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5 Mark Saxonia Locomotive
1988 year| Nickel brass | 9.6 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 | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Celebration of the maiden voyage of the "Saxonia" locomotive in 1839. Illustration of the locomotive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ERSTE DEUTSCHE FERNEISENBAHN
SAXONIA
Translation: First German long distance railway
Engravers: Bettina Klink von Woyski, Wilfried Klink
Designer: Lorerelies Ziemainz
Edge
Smooth with lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1839 LEIPZIG - DRESDEN
Comment
Previously AKS# 838 and AKS# 538.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Mark (Saxonia Locomotive) 1988 from German Democratic Republic (Germany) made of Nickel brass weighing 9.6 g is that it features an image of the famous Saxonia locomotive, which was a steam locomotive that was built in 1838 and was used for transportation in Germany during the 19th century. The coin's design was created by artist Erich Ott and it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Saxonia locomotive's first journey.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 A | 3200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Saxonia Locomotive) 1988 coin.
