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5 Reichsmark Goethe
1932 year| Silver (.500) | 25 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1932 |
| Value | 5 Reichsmark (5 RM) |
| Currency | Reichsmark (1924-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
The bust of Goethe facing left above his name
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOETHE
Engraver: Rudolf Bosselt
Edge
Plain, inscripted
Lettering: ALLEN GEWALTEN ZUM TRUTZ SICH ERHALTEN *
Translation: Keep all Forces for your Trust*
Comment
A = BerlinD = München
E = Muldenhütten
F = Stuttgart
G = Karlsruhe
J = Hamburg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Reichsmark (Goethe) 1932 coin from Germany is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued in 1932, just a year after Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power, and it was part of a series of commemorative coins issued to honor the 200th anniversary of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's birth. Despite the challenges facing the country at the time, the coin was made with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, featuring a portrait of Goethe on one side and an image of his home in Weimar on the other. Today, the coin is a sought-after collector's item and a reminder of a complex and tumultuous period in German history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 A | 10835 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 D | 2812 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 E | 1490 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 F | 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 G | 1220 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 J | 1634 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Reichsmark (Goethe) 1932 coin.
