© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
5 Gulden
| Silver (.750) | 25 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Danzig (City of Danzig, Polish States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1920-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1923-1927 |
| Value | 5 Gulden |
| Currency | Gulden (1923-1939) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#29706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Arms with lions as supporters, value below.
Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Lettering: 5 GULDEN
Lettering (regular font): 5 GULDEN
Engraver: O. Fischer
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: NEC * TEMERE * NEC * TIMIDE *
Translation: Neither rashly nor timidly
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Gulden coin from the Free City of Danzig is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued in the early 1920s, a period of hyperinflation in Germany, which led to the devaluation of the German mark. As a result, the Free City of Danzig, which was a semi-autonomous territory under Polish administration, decided to introduce its own currency, the Gulden, which was pegged to the US dollar. The 5 Gulden coin was one of the denominations minted during this period, and it features an image of the city's coat of arms on one side and the value on the other. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 700500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Gulden 1923-1927 coin.
