German 5 Mark 1972-1983 coin value

The image of this coin is simply an example of East Germany 5 Mark 1972-1983 type coinage. Coin values are for reference only and can only serve as an approximate estimate for a piece of stated condition and typical year.
A coin of the same type from a rarer year may cost significantly more, but not always. Each specific case requires separate consideration.
See other types of coins of GDR.

German Democratic Republic - DDR (1949-1990)

Currency - Mark (DM) =100 Pfennig
Type - circulation coins

Composition - Copper-nickel
Diameter - 29 mm.
Weight - 9.70 grams
Alignment - Medal

Years of coinage - 1972, 1981, 1983
Mint mark - A (Berlin)


Reverse:
City of Meissen
Legend: MEISSEN

Obverse:
State emblem
Legend: Year 5 MARK / DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK


Edge: Inscription "5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK * 5 MARK *"

Krause catalog number - KM#37

Coin price in "UNC" - $1-2