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5 Markkaa
| Iron | 2.55 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1919-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1952-1953 |
| Value | 5 Markkaa |
| Currency | Markka (1860-1963) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Grasped hands flank denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
MARKKAA
Engraver: Peippo Uolevi Helle
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two main groups of the reverse are known.
Reverse
Die A - Kalevala's ornament to the left of denomination "5" close to it.
Die B - Kalevala's ornament to the left of denomination "5" far from it.
Combinations
A: 1952 (see main photos of the article), 1953.
B: 1953. Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
