5 Deutsche Mark (Gustav Stresemann) 1978 front 5 Deutsche Mark (Gustav Stresemann) 1978 back
5 Deutsche Mark (Gustav Stresemann) 1978 photo
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5 Deutsche Mark Gustav Stresemann

1978 year
Silver (.625) (Copper .375) 11.2 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
5 Deutsche Mark (5&nbspDEM)
Currency
Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
Silver (.625) (Copper .375)
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#10070
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Head left, dates at left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1878 - 1929
GUSTAV STRESEMANN

Engraver: Reinhart Heinsdorff

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions

Lettering: DURCH FRIEDEN UND VERSTÄNDIGUNG SIEGEN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Deutsche Mark (Gustav Stresemann) coin from 1978 is that it features a unique design that was created by the artist, Reinhart Heinsdorff. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Gustav Stresemann, a German politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a dove, symbolizing peace and international cooperation. The coin's design was intended to commemorate Stresemann's contributions to promoting peace and understanding between nations, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978 D 259120 - - - - - -

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