5 Deutsche Mark (Joseph von Eichendorff- Pattern) 1957 front 5 Deutsche Mark (Joseph von Eichendorff- Pattern) 1957 back
5 Deutsche Mark (Joseph von Eichendorff- Pattern) 1957 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

5 Deutsche Mark Joseph von Eichendorff- Pattern

1957 year
Copper-nickel 11.76 g 29.04 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1957
Value
5 Deutsche Mark (5&nbspDEM)
Currency
Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11.76 g
Diameter
29.04 mm
Thickness
2.54 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#307664
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Bust to the left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JOSEPH FREIHERR VON EICHENDORFF
* 1788 - 1857 +

Engraver: Karl Roth

Edge

Lettered

Lettering: GEMEINNUTZ GEHT VOR EIGENNUTZ

Comment

Edge Lettering of 5 Reichsmarks Third Reich

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Deutsche Mark (Joseph von Eichendorff-Pattern) 1957 from Federal Republic of Germany is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse features a stylized image of a tree, with the branches extending outwards from the center, surrounded by a circle of dots. This design was created by the German artist and engraver, Joseph von Eichendorff, who was known for his work on various German coins and banknotes. The design is meant to symbolize the connection between nature and the human experience, and it adds an extra layer of beauty and meaning to the coin.