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5 Deutsche Mark von Grimmelshausen
1976 year| Silver (.625) | 11.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1976 |
| 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#1930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Allegory based on Hans Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen main piece, Der abenteuerliche Simplicissimus, the greatest German novel from the 17th century
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HANS JACOB CHRISTOPH VON GRIMMELSHAUSEN
1621* 1676+
Engraver: Reinhart Heinsdorff
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions of a part of the novel title "Der Abenteuerliche Simplicissimus Teutsch"
Lettering: DER ABENTHEURLICHE SIMPLICISSIMUS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Deutsche Mark (von Grimmelshausen) coin is that it features a unique design that was created by the German artist, Hermann Grimmelshausen. The coin's design depicts a scene from Grimmelshausen's most famous work, "Simplicissimus," which is a satirical novel that was published in 1669. The coin's design is a nod to Grimmelshausen's contributions to German literature and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 D | 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 (von Grimmelshausen) 1976 coin.
