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5 Reichsmark Gotthold Lessing
1929 year| Silver (.500) | 25 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | 5 Reichsmark (5 RM) |
| Currency | Reichsmark (1924-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Bust of Gotthold Lessing on the left, dates on each side, name below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1729 1929
GOTTH.EPHRAIM
LESSING
A
Engraver: Rudolf Bosselt
Comment
A = BerlinD = München
E = Muldenhütten
F = Stuttgart
G = Karlsruhe
J = Hamburg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Reichsmark (Gotthold Lessing) coin is that it was minted in 1929, which was a significant year in German history. It was the 200th anniversary of Lessing's birth, and the coin was issued to commemorate this event. Additionally, 1929 was also the year when the Weimar Republic, which had been established in 1919, was facing significant economic and political challenges that would eventually lead to the rise of the Nazi Party and the fall of the Republic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 A | 87000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 D | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 E | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 F | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 G | 9760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 J | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Reichsmark (Gotthold Lessing) 1929 coin.
