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5 Mark City of Meißen
| Issuer | Staatsbank der DDR |
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| Year | 1972-1983 |
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| Composition | Nickel brass |
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| Obverse description | At center, the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic — a hammer and compass encircled by a wreath of rye — is rendered in high relief. A continuous Latin legend naming the issuing state arcs around the upper periphery, while the mint mark, date of issue, and denomination appear in the lower field surrounding the arms. The design is characteristic of the standardized GDR commemorative obverse type used throughout the 1970s and 1980s. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed elevated panoramic view of the historic Meissen hilltop ensemble dominates the field, depicting the Gothic twin-spired Dom (cathedral) and the adjacent Albrechtsburg castle rendered with fine architectural precision. Foliage and trees fill the lower portion of the composition, lending depth to the cityscape. Below the architectural scene, the city name appears in Fraktur blackletter script, centered in the lower field. The overall design conveys a strong sense of civic pride and historic heritage through its carefully engraved medieval skyline. |
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