5 Deutsche Mark (Friedrich von Schiller) 1955 front 5 Deutsche Mark (Friedrich von Schiller) 1955 back
5 Deutsche Mark (Friedrich von Schiller) 1955 photo
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5 Deutsche Mark Friedrich von Schiller

1955 year
Silver (.625) 11.2 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1955
Value
5 Deutsche Mark (5&nbspDEM)
Currency
Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
11.2 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#10073
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Right bust of Friedrich von SchillerAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRIEDRICH VON SCHILLER 9.V.1955
ZUM 150.
* TODES *
TAG

Engraver: Alfons Feuerle

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions

Lettering: SEID EINIG EINIG EINIG

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Friedrich Schiller, a renowned German philosopher and writer, on its obverse side. Schiller was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment era and is best known for his contributions to literature, including his plays and poems. The coin was minted in 1955, which marks the 200th anniversary of Schiller's birth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1955 F 1217 - - - - - -

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