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5 Mark City of Meißen
| Nickel brass | 9.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1972-1983 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Meißen view (Dom and Albrechtsburg)
Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Lettering: Meißen
Lettering (regular font): Meißen
Translation: Meissen
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Script: Latin
Lettering: * 5 MARK * (4x)
Comment
Previously AKS# 808 and AKS# 508.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 5 Mark (City of Meißen) 1972-1983 from German Democratic Republic (Germany) made of Nickel brass weighing 9.7 g is that it features an image of the Meißen Cathedral, a stunning example of Gothic architecture that was built in the 13th century. The coin's design was created by the artist Karl-Heinz Schäfer, who was known for his work on various coins and medals in East Germany.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 A | 10199353 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 A | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 A | 2550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (City of Meißen) 1972-1983 coin.
