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5 Deutsche Mark Walther von der Vogelweide
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1980 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The stylized Federal Eagle of the German Federal Republic occupies the central field, rendered in a bold, modernist relief with spread wings and head turned to the right. The large numeral '5' appears in the lower central field, flanked on either side by the date '1980' split as '19' and '80'. The circular legend reads 'BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND' along the upper arc and '5 DEUTSCHE MARK' along the lower arc, with the Munich Mint mark 'D' positioned to the right of the eagle's tail. The design is crisp and geometric, consistent with the standard obverse type used on West German commemorative 5 Mark pieces of this era. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a three-quarter bust of the medieval Minnesänger Walther von der Vogelweide, shown wearing a pointed hat and a cloak, his head bowed slightly as he reads from an open manuscript held in both hands. The background field is filled with repeated cursive script excerpts evoking medieval manuscript writing, creating a rich textural backdrop that references the poet's literary legacy. The upper circular legend reads 'WALTHER VON DER VOGELWEIDE', while the lower arc bears the inscription '*UM 1170 +UM 1230', denoting his approximate birth and death dates. The design is executed in a fine relief style characteristic of West German commemorative coinage of the period. |
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| Mintage | 1980 D - - 5,000,000 1980 D - Proof - 350,000 |
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