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5 Deutsche Mark Karl Marx
1983 year| Copper-nickel clad nickel | 10 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad nickel |
| Weight | 10 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#9729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Head 3/4 facing, dates below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KARL MARX
1818 - 1883
Engraver: Erich Ott
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: WAHRHEIT ALS WIRKLICHKEIT UND MACHT
Translation: TRUTH AS REALITY AND POWER
Interesting fact
The 5 Deutsche Mark coin featuring Karl Marx, issued in 1983 by the Federal Republic of Germany, has an interesting design element. The coin's obverse (front) side features a portrait of Karl Marx, while the reverse (back) side features a stylized image of a factory, symbolizing Marx's ideas about industrialization and the role of the working class in society. This design combination serves as a visual representation of Marx's philosophical and economic ideas, making the coin a unique and interesting collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 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 (Karl Marx) 1983 coin.
