| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Year | 1977 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) (Copper .375) |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Erich Ott |
| In circulation to | 31 December 2001 |
| Reference(s) | KM#145, J#420, Schön#144 |
| Obverse description | An eagle, the emblem of Germany, with the denomination below dividing the date |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 5 DEUTSCHE MARK 1977 J (Translation: Federal Republic of Germany 5 German Mark 1977 J) |
| Reverse description | The bust of Carl Friedrich Gauss facing the viewer with the dates to the right |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CARL FRIEDRICH GAUSS 1777-1855 |
| Edge | Plain with incuse lettering |
| Mint | J Hamburgische Münze, Germany(801-date) |
| Mintage | 1977 J - - 7 750 000 1977 J - Proof - 250 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 7049247300 |
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