© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Mark Ernst Barlach
1988 year| Copper-nickel | 9.7 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Illustration of a bronze named "Flute Player" (1936), a work from the German expressionist sculptor born 1870 in Rostock
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ERNST BARLACH
1870-1938
Engraver: Bodo Braschat
Edge
Smooth with value repeated four times
Script: Latin
Lettering: * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK
Comment
Previously AKS# 840 and AKS# 540.Interesting fact
The 5 Mark coin featuring Ernst Barlach was designed by the artist himself, who was a prominent German sculptor and printmaker. The coin's design features a portrait of Barlach on the obverse, while the reverse depicts a stylized image of a man and a woman, symbolizing the unity of the human race. This coin was minted in 1988 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Barlach's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 A | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Ernst Barlach) 1988 coin.
