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5 Deutsche Mark Ludwig van Beethoven
1970 year| Silver (.625) | 11.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#2775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Portrait of the composer and organist Ludwig van Beethoven, born on December 16th 1770 in Bonn and died in Vienna on March 26th 1827.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN ·
1770-1827
Engraver: Siegmund Schütz
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: ALLE MENSCHEN WERDEN BRÜDER
Translation: All the men will be Brothers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 F | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Deutsche Mark (Ludwig van Beethoven) 1970 coin.