5 Deutsche Mark (Walther von der Vogelweide) 1980 front 5 Deutsche Mark (Walther von der Vogelweide) 1980 back
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5 Deutsche Mark Walther von der Vogelweide

1980 year
Copper-nickel clad nickel 10 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
5 Deutsche Mark (5&nbspDEM)
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
References
Numista
N#9723
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Portrait of Walther von der VogelweideAutomatically translated

Lettering:
WALTHER VON DER VOGELWEIDE
*UM 1170 +UM 1230

Engraver: Mathias Furtmair

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions

Lettering: WOL VIERZEC JAR HAB ICH GESUNGEN ODER ME

Interesting fact

The 5 Deutsche Mark coin featuring Walther von der Vogelweide, issued in 1980 by the Federal Republic of Germany, has a unique feature. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980 D 350000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Deutsche Mark (Walther von der Vogelweide) 1980 coin.