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5 Reichsmark Martin Luther
1933 year| Silver (.900) | 13.88 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Reich (1933-1945) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1933 |
| Value | 5 Reichsmark (5 RM) |
| Currency | Reichsmark (1924-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 13.88 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#8565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Head of Martin Luther facing left, dates below
Lettering:
Martin Luther
1483 - 1933
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: EIN FESTE BURG IST UNSER GOTT
Translation: A Fixed Castle is our God
Comment
0.4016 oz ASWInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Reichsmark (Martin Luther) 1933 coin from Germany is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in the country. The coin was issued in 1933, just one year after Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in Germany. The coin's design, which features a portrait of Martin Luther, was likely intended to promote the Nazi Party's ideology of racial purity and their emphasis on German cultural heritage. However, it is important to note that the coin's production and distribution were likely also influenced by the political and economic factors of the time, including the Great Depression and the rise of nationalism in Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 A | 108380 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 D | 28120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 E | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 F | 20060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 G | 12200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 J | 16340 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Reichsmark (Martin Luther) 1933 coin.
