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1951-J Germany 5 Deutsche Mark Silver Coin - Beautiful Historical West German Coin
Step back in time to the formative years of post-WWII Europe with this historic 1951-J West Germany 5 Deutsche Mark Silver Coin. Struck at the esteemed Hamburg Mint (denoted by the "J" mint mark located at the bottom center of the reverse beneath the date), this piece represents the first post-war silver issue of the newly established Federal Republic of Germany. Affectionately dubbed the "Silberadler" (Silver Eagle) by locals, it features a striking heraldic eagle on the obverse and the bold denomination on the reverse. This coin traveled through the bustling economy of the Miracle on the Rhine (Wirtschaftswunder), serving as a staple of daily German life for nearly a quarter of a century before its demonetization in 1975. Don't miss your chance to own a genuine silver cornerstone of modern European history from Gold & Silver Assay.
Country: Germany (Federal Republic)
Composition: .625 Silver, .375 Copper
Denomination: 5 Deutsche Mark
Mintage: 21,360,000
Weight: 11.20 grams / 0.3950 oz / 0.3601 troy oz (Total Piece Weight) | 7.00 grams / 0.2469 oz / 0.2251 troy oz (Actual Silver Weight)
Dimensions: 29.00 mm Diameter / 2.07 mm Thickness
Lettering and Edging: Smooth edge with incised lettering reading: "EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT"
Strike Type: Business Strike (Circulation)
Variety: Standard Silberadler Type (KM# 112.1)
Coin Designer and Design: Albert Holl. Obverse features a left-facing Federal Heraldic Eagle. Reverse features the denomination '5' over the date '1951' and the 'J' mint mark surrounded by the text 'BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND DEUTSCHE MARK'.
Condition - Circulated. Based on visual examination, this coin displays honest, moderate wear across the eagle's feathers and on the high points of the reverse lettering, along with typical surface marks, slight pocket friction, and a natural aged patina. It is an appealing, collector-favorite problem-free piece that easily aligns with a conservative Fine to Very Fine (F/VF) grade. - See Pictures
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