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5 Reichsmark Paul von Hindenburg
| Silver (.900) | 13.889 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Reich (1933-1945) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1935-1936 |
| Value | 5 Reichsmark (5 RM) |
| Currency | Reichsmark (1924-1948) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 13.889 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Portrait of Paul von Hindenburg (1847-1934), a German soldier and politician and the president of the Reich from 1925 to his death, facing right and the mintmark behind the portrait under the date
Lettering:
1847-1934
F
Paul von Hindenburg
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: Gemeinnutz geht vor Eigennutz
Translation: Common good takes priority over self-interest
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Reichsmark coin featuring Paul von Hindenburg is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1935, just a few years after the Nazi Party came to power, and it was used as a means of promoting the party's ideology and propaganda. The coin's design features a portrait of Hindenburg, who was a prominent German field marshal and statesman, and the reverse side features an eagle and the words "Deutsches Reich" (German Empire), which was a symbol of the Nazi regime. Despite its interesting history, the coin is not particularly rare or valuable, and it can be found in many coin collections and online marketplaces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 A | 19324843 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 D | 6596000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 E | 3260000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 F | 4372000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 G | 2370600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 J | 2830200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 A | 30611157 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 D | 7032000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 E | 3320000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 F | 4926000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 G | 2734400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 J | 3705800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Reichsmark (Paul von Hindenburg) 1935-1936 coin.
