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5 Reichsmark Graf Zeppelin - Pattern
1930 year| Silver (.500) | 24.93 g | 36.05 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1930 |
| Value | 5 Reichsmark (5 RM) |
| Currency | Reichsmark (1924-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 24.93 g |
| Diameter | 36.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#307693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Graf Zeppelin on globe circled by lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GRAF ZEPPELIN
WELTFLUG 1929
Translation:
Count Zeppelin
World Flight 1929
Engraver: Franz Paul Krischker
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Reichsmark (Graf Zeppelin - Pattern) 1930 from Germany is that it was designed by the famous German artist and engraver, Professor Richard Scheibe. Scheibe was known for his exceptional skill in creating detailed and intricate designs, and his work on the Graf Zeppelin pattern coin is a great example of his artistry. The coin's design features a portrait of Graf (Count) Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the founder of the Zeppelin airship company, on one side, and an image of the Zeppelin LZ 127 airship on the other. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of aviation history.
