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5 Deutsche Mark Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
1981 year| Copper-nickel clad nickel | 10.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad nickel |
| Weight | 10.2 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#9724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Bust of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing turned to the left. Below, his signature.
Lettering:
· GOTTHOLD EPHRAIM LESSING ·
1729 - 1781
Engraver: Thomas Zipperle
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: SIEH ÜBERALL MIT DEINEN EIGENEN AUGEN
Interesting fact
The 5 Deutsche Mark coin featuring Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, issued in 1981 by the Federal Republic of Germany, has an interesting design element. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Lessing, a prominent German writer and philosopher, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a quill pen and an open book, symbolizing Lessing's contributions to literature and intellectual pursuits.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 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 (Gotthold Ephraim Lessing) 1981 coin.
