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5 Mark Thomas Church
1984 year| Copper-nickel | 9.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#25458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Church of St Thomas of Leipzig
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THOMAS KIRCHE
LEIPZIG
R
Engraver: H. Rodewald
Edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *
Comment
St. Thomas Church (in German,Thomaskirche) is a Leipzig church famous for having been the place where Johann Sebastian Bach worked as a chapel master.Formerly AKS# 828 and AKS# 528.
Interesting fact
The 5 Mark coin featuring Thomas Church, issued in 1984 by the German Democratic Republic (GDR), was part of a series of coins commemorating notable figures from the country's history. Thomas Church was a German engineer and inventor who is credited with developing the first practical typewriter in the 1860s. The coin's design features a portrait of Church on one side and an image of a typewriter on the other. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the GDR's efforts to promote the achievements of its citizens, even those who lived in the 19th century, and showcase their contributions to the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 A | 5500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Thomas Church) 1984 coin.
