© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Deutsche Mark Max Pettenkofer
1968 year| Silver (.625) | 11.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1968 |
| 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#3430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
The face of Max Pettenkofer facing 3/4 left, dates below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAX · V · PETTENKOFER ·
1818 - 1901
Engraver: Hans Karl Burgeff
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: HYGIENE STREBT, DER ÜBEL WURZEL AUSZUROTTEN
Translation: Hygiene Aims to Reduce the Evil Root
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Deutsche Mark (Max Pettenkofer) coin from 1968 is that it features a unique design that was created by the German artist and sculptor, Max Pettenkofer. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Pettenkofer himself, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of a tree, which was one of Pettenkofer's favorite motifs in his artwork. This coin was issued as a non-circulating commemorative coin to honor Pettenkofer's contributions to the arts and his legacy in Germany.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 D | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Deutsche Mark (Max Pettenkofer) 1968 coin.
