5 Mark (Caroline Neuber) 1985 front 5 Mark (Caroline Neuber) 1985 back
5 Mark (Caroline Neuber) 1985 photo
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5 Mark Caroline Neuber

1985 year
Copper-nickel 9.7 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
5 Mark (5&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
9.7 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#32271
Rarity index
64%

Reverse

Caroline on stage, 1697-1760

Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)

Lettering:
Caroline Neuber
1697 * 1760

Lettering (regular font):
Caroline Neuber
1697 * 1760

Engraver: Heinz Hoyer

Edge

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *

Comment

Formerly AKS# 829 and AKS# 529.

Interesting fact

The 5 Mark Caroline Neuber coin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Caroline Neuber, a German actress and singer who was popular in the 19th century. The reverse side features a stylized image of a theater curtain, along with the denomination and year of issue. This coin was minted in 1985 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. It is made of copper-nickel and weighs 9.7 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 A 4000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Caroline Neuber) 1985 coin.