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5 Deutsche Mark Carl Friedrich Gauss
1977 year| Silver (.625) (Copper .375) | 11.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1977 |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) (Copper .375) |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
The bust of Carl Friedrich Gauss facing the viewer with the dates to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering: CARL FRIEDRICH GAUSS 1777-1855
Engraver: Erich Ott
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAUCA ** SED ** MATURA
Translation: Few, but ripe
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Deutsche Mark (Carl Friedrich Gauss) coin is that it features a portrait of Carl Friedrich Gauss, a renowned German mathematician and physicist, on its obverse side. Gauss made significant contributions to various fields, including number theory, algebra, geometry, and physics. He is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time, and his work has had a lasting impact on the field. The coin's design serves as a tribute to Gauss's legacy and celebrates his contributions to science and mathematics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 J | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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