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5 Mark Wartburg Castle
| Nickel brass | 9.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1982-1983 |
| Value | 5 Mark (5 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18288 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
The Wartburg Castle
Script: Latin
Lettering: Die Wartburg bei Eisenach
Translation: The Wartburg near Eisenach
Edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *
Comment
Formerly AKS# 822 and AKS# 522.Interesting fact
The 5 Mark (Wartburg Castle) coin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) features an image of Wartburg Castle, a historic castle in Thuringia, Germany, on one side, and the coat of arms of the GDR on the other. It was minted between 1982 and 1983 and made of nickel brass, weighing 9.5 grams. Interestingly, this coin was never circulated and was only available for purchase as a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 A | 5500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 A | 21000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark (Wartburg Castle) 1982-1983 coin.
