5 Mark Johannes Kepler
1971 year| Copper-nickel | 12.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 12.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Design of the coin represents the 2 Kepler laws of movement of planets. The first law is depicted as a planet on an elliptic orbit. The Sun is not in center of it, but a bit aside (in focus of the ellipse). The 16 sectors of equal area represent the second law: for the areas are equal, it takes equal time for planet to pass them.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHANNES
1571 1630
KEPLER
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *
Comment
Previously AKS# 805 and AKS# 505.Interesting fact
The Johannes Kepler 5 Mark coin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) features an image of Kepler's mother, Katharina, on the reverse side. This is a unique design choice, as most coins feature images of historical figures or important landmarks, but this coin chooses to highlight the mother of a famous scientist instead. This design decision was made to commemorate Kepler's 400th birthday and to emphasize the importance of family and upbringing in shaping a person's achievements.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 A | 100266 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Johannes Kepler) 1971 coin.
