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5 Deutsche Mark Martin Luther
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#3051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Face of Martin Luther (1483-1546), The Bible reformer and translater. Watermark in Gothic script (a passage from The Bible ?)
Lettering: MARTIN LUTHER 1483-1546
Engraver: Carl Vezerfi-Clemm
Edge
Smooth with the inscription of the German motto that means "The Word of God stays forever".
Lettering: GOTTES WORT BLEIBT IN EWIGKEIT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Deutsche Mark (Martin Luther) 1983 coin from the Federal Republic of Germany is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's birth. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Martin Luther, while the reverse side depicts a scene from the Bible, specifically the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16). This coin was minted in 1983, and its design was created by the German artist, Heinz Isenmann.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 G | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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