5 Mark Marienkirche

€2,833.00
IssuerGerman Democratic Republic
Year1989
TypeNon-circulating coins
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)Heinz Rodewald
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#130, Schön#125, J#1627, AKS#134
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 Marienkirchen-church of Mühlhausen in Thüringe. Engraver`s initials.
Reverse scriptLatin, Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Reverse letteringMARIENKIRCHE MÜHLHAUSEN R
EdgeSmooth with inscriptions
MintA
Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
Mintage1989 A - - 401 900
1989 A - Proof - 3 200
Catalog ID8942224250
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