5 Mark Johannes Kepler

€28,031.00
IssuerGerman Democratic Republic
Year1971
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value5 Mark (5 DDM)
CurrencyMark (1948-1990)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight12.2 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#30, Schön#34, J#1534, AKS#97
Obverse description
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK 1971 5 MARK
Reverse descriptionDesign of the coin represents the 2 Kepler laws of movement of planets. The first law is depicted as a planet on an elliptic orbit. The Sun is not in center of it, but a bit aside (in focus of the ellipse). The 16 sectors of equal area represent the second law: for the areas are equal, it takes equal time for planet to pass them.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringJOHANNES 1571 1630 KEPLER
EdgeInscripted
Mint
Mintage1971 A - 27 melted - 100 266
Catalog ID9384417740
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