5 Deutsche Mark (Gerhard Mercator) 1969 front 5 Deutsche Mark (Gerhard Mercator) 1969 back
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5 Deutsche Mark Gerhard Mercator

1969 year
Silver (.625) 11.2 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1969
Value
5 Deutsche Mark (5&nbspDEM)
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
References
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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