Federal Republic of Germany 5 Deutsche Mark, 1979

German Archaeological Institute

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Federal Republic of Germany Federal Republic of Germany
Currency Deutsche Mark (1948 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 5 Deutsche Mark
Year 1979
Ruler Federal Republic (1949–9999)
Composition Silver (.625) (Copper .375)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11.2
Diameter (mm) 29
Thickness (mm) 2.07
Demonetized 31 December 2001

Description

5 Deutsche Mark from Federal Republic of Germany. Issued in 1979. Struck in Silver (.625) (Copper .375). Measures 29 mm and weighs 11.2 g.

Obverse
Denomination divides date, eagle above
Reverse
Griffin from the seal of the German Archaeological Institute (150
Years
German
Archaeology
Institute
1829-1979)
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1979 J 7.7M € 5,80 € 6,80 € 7,70 € 7,70 91%
1979 J 259.1K — € 6,80 € 12,00 € 13,00 Proof 12%

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