5 Deutsche Mark (Heinrich von Kleist) 1977 front 5 Deutsche Mark (Heinrich von Kleist) 1977 back
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5 Deutsche Mark Heinrich von Kleist

1977 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
1977
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#7788
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

The bust of Heinrich von Kleist facing left with dates below

Script: Latin

Lettering: · HEINRICH · VON · KLEIST · 1777 - 1811

Engraver: Klaus-Jürgen Luckey

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: FRIEDEN IST DIE BEDINGUNG DOCH VON ALLEM GLÜCK -

Translation: Peace is the Condition of All Luck

Comment

7,9 g variant known

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Heinrich von Kleist, a renowned German poet and playwright, on its obverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977 G 258920 - - - - - -

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