5 Mark Katharinenkirche

Issuer German Democratic Republic
Year 1989
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 5 Mark (5 DDM)
Currency Mark (1948-1990)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 9.6 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness 2.07 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#129, Schön#124, J#1626, AKS#135
Obverse description Emblem of the German Democratic Republic Berlin mint mark (A) Issuing date and value
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK A 1989 5 MARK
Reverse description This 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 script Latin, Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Reverse lettering KATHA- RINEN- KIRCHE ZWICKAU
Edge Smooth with inscriptions
Mint A
Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
Mintage 1989 A - - 401 900
1989 A - Proof - 3 200
Numisquare ID 7243721770
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