5 Deutsche Mark (Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt) 1967 front 5 Deutsche Mark (Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt) 1967 back
5 Deutsche Mark (Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt) 1967 photo
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5 Deutsche Mark Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt

1967 year
Silver (.625) 11.2 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1967
Value
5 Deutsche Mark (5&nbspDEM)
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
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#10080
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

The conjoined busts of Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt

Script: Latin

Lettering: WILHELM UND ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT

Translation: Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt

Engraver: Hermann zur Strassen

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: FREIHEIT ERHOEHT · ZWANG ERSTICKT UNSERE KRAFT

Translation: Freedom Increased · Force Naples Our Power

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two prominent German scientists, Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt, who were brothers. Wilhelm von Humboldt was a linguist and philosopher who is considered one of the founders of the field of linguistics, while Alexander von Humboldt was a naturalist and explorer who is known for his work in the fields of botany, geology, and astronomy. The coin was issued in 1967 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of their birth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1967 F 60000 - - - - - -

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