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5 Deutsche Mark Gerhard Mercator
1969 year| Silver (.625) | 11.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| 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#3431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
The bust of Gerhard Mercator facing the viewer
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1512 - 1594 · GERHARD · MERCATOR ·
Engraver: Doris Waschk-Balz
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: TERRAE DESCRIPTIO AD USUM NAVIGANTIUM
Translation: Description of the earth to use for seafarers
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