5 Mark Katharinenkirche

€2.00
IssuerGerman Democratic Republic
Year1989
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Mark (5 DDM)
CurrencyMark (1948-1990)
CompositionNickel brass
Weight9.6 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness2.07 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#129, Schön#124, J#1626, AKS#135
Obverse descriptionEmblem of the German Democratic Republic Berlin mint mark (A) Issuing date and value
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK A 1989 5 MARK
Reverse descriptionThis coin celebrates Thomas Müntzer`s 500th birthday, a revolutionary leader close to Luther and one of the great protagonists of the Protestant Reformation. Illustration of the Saint Catherine`s church of Zwickau, in Saxony.
Reverse scriptLatin, Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Reverse letteringKATHA- RINEN- KIRCHE ZWICKAU
EdgeSmooth with inscriptions
MintA
Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
Mintage1989 A - - 401 900
1989 A - Proof - 3 200
Catalog ID7243721770
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