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5 Deutsche Mark Nicolaus Copernicus
1973 year| Silver (.625) | 11.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| 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#3433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Solar system, the Sun with 6 planets and the moon
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NIKOLAUS KOPERNIKUS 1473 - 1543 * SPHÄRE DER FIXSTERNE *
SATVRN
JVPITER
MARS
ERDE
VENVS
MERKVR
Translation:
Nicholas Copernicus 1473 - 1543 Sphere of the fixed stars
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Earth
Venus
Mercury
Engraver: Reinhart Heinsdorff
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions in Latin
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN MEDIO OMNIUM RESIDET SOL
Translation: IN CENTER OF ALL THE SUN RESIDES
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Deutsche Mark (Nicolaus Copernicus) coin from 1973 is that it features a unique design that represents the astronomer's groundbreaking work. The obverse side of the coin shows a portrait of Copernicus, while the reverse side depicts a stylized representation of the solar system, with the Sun at the center and the planets orbiting around it. This design was chosen to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Copernicus' birth and to highlight his contributions to the field of astronomy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 J | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Deutsche Mark (Nicolaus Copernicus) 1973 coin.
