Germany 1960-F 5 mark
This specimen was lot 70630 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, February 2020), where it sold for $75. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Federal Republic. 5 Mark, 1960-F. Stuttgart Mint. PCGS MS-65 Gold Shield. Superb brilliance and radiance make this Gem a rather transfixing specimen. The light toning and luster combine to form exceptional eye appeal." The five mark was the largest denomination in West Germany from its introduction in 1951 until the first ten mark was issued in 1972. In 1975 the coin was converted to copper-nickel plated nickel and silver ceased to be minted for circulation. The five mark was also used for various commemoratives.
Recorded mintage: 1,576,000 + 50 proofs.
Specification: 11.20 g, 0.625 fine silver, 29 mm diameter, lettered edge, .225 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM-112.1; J-387.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Jaeger, Kurt, Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871, Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The February 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
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