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5 Deutsche Mark Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy
1984 year| Copper-nickel clad nickel | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad nickel |
| Weight | 10 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#3029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Illustration of the composer Jacob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847), with a watermark of his piece "A Midsummer Night's Dream" opening musical notes.
Lettering:
FELIX MENDELSSOHN BARTOLDY
1809-1847
Engraver: Carl Vezerfi-Clemm
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: IHR TÖNE SCHWINGT EUCH FREUDIG DURCH DIE SAITEN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, a renowned German composer and pianist, on its obverse side. Mendelssohn was a prominent figure in the Romantic music era and is best known for his orchestral work, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This coin was issued in 1984 as part of a series honoring notable German artists and musicians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 J | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Deutsche Mark (Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy) 1984 coin.
