5 Mark (Otto Lilienthal) 1973 front 5 Mark (Otto Lilienthal) 1973 back
5 Mark (Otto Lilienthal) 1973 photo
Obverse © rmsent – Reverse © Rick Smith

5 Mark Otto Lilienthal

1973 year
Copper-nickel 9.7 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1973
Value
5 Mark (5&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
9.7 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
30 June 1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30838
Rarity index
46%

Reverse

Plane

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OTTO
LILIENTHAL
1848 1896

Engraver: Axel Bertram

Edge

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *

Comment

Previously AKS# 809 and AKS# 509.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features Otto Lilienthal, a German aviation pioneer who made significant contributions to the development of gliding and is often referred to as the "German Wright Brothers." The coin was issued in 1973 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lilienthal's birth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973  100300 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Otto Lilienthal) 1973 coin.