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5 Mark Destroyed Frauenkirche Dresden
1985 year| Nickel brass | 9.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| 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#7755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Destroyed Frauenkirche Dresden
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1945
13. FEBRUAR
DRESDEN
R
Translation:
1945
13 February
Dresden
R
Engraver: H. Rodewald
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *
Comment
Formerly AKS# 830 and AKS# 530.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the destroyed Frauenkirche Dresden, which was a church that was bombed and destroyed during World War II. The coin features an image of the church on one side and the denomination on the other. It was minted in 1985, 40 years after the church was destroyed, as a way to remember and honor the history and cultural heritage of the city of Dresden.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 A | 8476 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Destroyed Frauenkirche Dresden) 1985 coin.
