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5 Deutsche Mark Joseph von Eichendorff
1957 year| Silver (.625) | 11.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1957 |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Left bust of Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOSEPH FREIHERR VON EICHENDORFF
* 1788 - 1857 +
Engraver: Karl Roth
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: GRÜSS . DICH . DEUTSCHLAND . AUS . HERZENSGRUND .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Deutsche Mark (Joseph von Eichendorff) coin from 1957 is that it features an image of Joseph von Eichendorff, a German poet and novelist, on its obverse side. Eichendorff was a prominent figure in German literature and is still widely read and studied today. The coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Eichendorff's death and is considered a collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 J | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Deutsche Mark (Joseph von Eichendorff) 1957 coin.
