5 Mark (Marienkirche) 1989 front 5 Mark (Marienkirche) 1989 back
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5 Mark Marienkirche

1989 year
Nickel brass 9.6 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
5 Mark (5&nbspDDM)
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
References
Numista
N#2833
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

This coin celebrates Thomas Müntzer's 500th birthday, a revolutionary leader close to Luther and one of the great protagonists of the Protestant Reformation. Illustration of the Marienkirchen-church of Mühlhausen in Thüringe. Engraver's initials.

Scripts: Latin, Latin (Fraktur blackletter)

Lettering:
MARIENKIRCHE
MÜHLHAUSEN
R

Engraver: Heinz Rodewald

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions

Script: Latin

Lettering: THOMAS MÜNTZER 1489 - 1525

Comment

Previously AKS# 842 and AKS# 542.

Interesting fact

The 5 Mark (Marienkirche) coin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) features a unique design, showcasing the Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church) in Berlin, which was built in the 13th century and has a rich history. The coin's design was created by the German artist, Heinz Schön, and it was minted in 1989, a year before the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item, providing a glimpse into the history and culture of East Germany.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989 A 3200 - - - - - -

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