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5 Deutsche Mark Joseph von Eichendorff
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1957 |
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| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
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| Obverse description | The German Federal Eagle (Bundesadler) displayed at center, wings spread, head turned to the right, rendered in a bold, stylized relief characteristic of mid-20th century West German coinage. The mint mark 'J' appears below the eagle's tail, flanked by decorative claw motifs. The denomination '5' is inscribed prominently at the base. The circular legend reads 'BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND' around the upper periphery and '5 DEUTSCHE MARK' to the right, with the date '1957' divided across the eagle's body. A fine beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Obverse lettering | BUNDESREPUBLIK · DEUTSCHLAND · 5 DEUTSCHE MARK 19 57 J (Translation: Federal Republic of Germany) |
| Reverse description | A bare-headed left-facing portrait bust of Joseph Freiherr von Eichendorff, the German Romantic poet, rendered in high relief with finely engraved hair and period costume details including a coat collar. The portrait is centrally positioned within the field. The circular legend 'JOSEPH FREIHERR VON EICHENDORFF' arcs around the upper periphery, while the birth and death years '* 1788 - 1857 +' appear in the lower segment, flanked by small star ornaments. A beaded border encircles the entire design. |
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