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5 Mark Johannes Brahms
1972 year| Copper-nickel | 9.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#2558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
A stave with some music notes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHANNES
BRAHMS
1833
1897
Engraver: Axel Bertram
Edge
Smooth with Face value (repeated many times) and little stars
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *
Comment
Previously AKS# 807 and AKS# 507.Interesting fact
The Johannes Brahms 5 Mark coin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) was designed by artist Heinz Gödecke and features a portrait of the famous composer on the obverse, while the reverse side depicts a scene from his opera "Hansel and Gretel." This coin was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the GDR in the 1970s to honor notable German artists and musicians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 55000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Johannes Brahms) 1972 coin.
