Germany 1960-D 5 mark

Heritage sale 3042, lot 29813

photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 29813 in Heritage sale 3042 (Long Beach, September 2015), where it sold for $881.25. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Federal Republic Proof 5 Mark 1960-D PR66 Cameo NGC, Munich mint. Sparkling and choice, this Proof example features frosty design elements and dappled, oil-slick iridescent tone that sits atop mirrored fields. The reverse experiences a bit of haze, but the overall allure of this coin is absolutely sharp." This type was minted in West Germany at all the mints (D, F, G, J) 1951-74. This is a fairly common date tho the proofs are rare. Commemorative five marks were minted to this weight standard until 1975, when the weight was lowered to 5.3 grams.

Recorded mintage: 1,040,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 11.2 g, 0.625 fine silver, .225 troy oz ASW, 29 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 112.1.

Source:

• 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]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World Coin Auction 3042, featuring the Read and Bob Bennett Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2015.

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