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5 Mark Adolph von Menzel
1980 year| Nickel brass | 12.2 g | 29.0 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 12.2 g |
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1815 1905
· ADOLPH VON MENZEL ·
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *
Comment
Formerly AKS# 818 and AKS# 518.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Adolph von Menzel, a renowned German artist and painter, on its obverse side. Menzel was known for his realistic and detailed paintings, and his work had a significant influence on the development of German art in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The coin's reverse side features an image of a woman holding a torch, symbolizing the spirit of enlightenment and progress. The coin's design was created by the artist and engraver, Reinhard Heinsdorff.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Adolph von Menzel) 1980 coin.
