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5 Mark City of Rostock
1988 year| Nickel brass | 9.6 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
A container ship of "Meridian" class in Rostock harbour.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ÜBERSEEHAFEN
R
ROSTOCK
Engraver: Heinz Rodewald
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions that mean "Baltic sea - a peace sea"
Lettering: OSTSEE • EIN MEER DES FRIEDENS •
Translation: BALTIC SEA • A SEA OF PEACE •
Comment
This coin commemorates the beginning of the construction of the shipping terminal of the city of Rostock in 1957. This shipping terminal was put into service in 1960.Previously AKS# 839 and AKS# 539.
Interesting fact
The 5 Mark coin from the City of Rostock in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) features a unique design that showcases the city's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the city's coat of arms, which includes a sailing ship and a castle, symbolizing Rostock's maritime history and its status as a major trading center in the Baltic region. The reverse side of the coin features an image of the city's famous St. Mary's Church, which was built in the 14th century and is one of the oldest and most important examples of Brick Gothic architecture in Europe. This coin was minted in 1988, just a year before the fall of the Berlin Wall and the eventual reunification of Germany, making it a rare and collectible piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 A | 3200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Rostock) 1988 coin.
