5 Reichsmark

BullTerrier · Nov 1, 2014

I came across this 1934 5 Reichsmark a few days ago. I don't know much about coins from other countries. I did find out that Hitler used the Reichsmark and the creation of jobs as leverage to come into power. If anyone can give me information about it, I would appreciate it. I read that after the war, a bunch of these were melted down although the Allied powers minted reichsmark coins until 1947 minus the swastika. I see some places saying that it's worth more than melt value and some saying it's not.

Vito · Nov 1, 2014

Nice coin, BT. What does the opposite show?

oleman · Nov 1, 2014

awesome coin

BullTerrier · Nov 1, 2014

Here is the opposite. From what I've seen there were two 1934 versions. Both had the church but the other had more details on it

BullTerrier · Nov 1, 2014

And the side inscription. Reminds me of our new presidential dollars that the vending machines at work give me because of this

matmit · Nov 1, 2014

Nice old German coin.
Anything with a swastika on it carries more value :yes:

BullTerrier · Nov 1, 2014

Thanks everyone! Thanks for looking!

TwistedT · Nov 1, 2014

Some info:

This is from Govmint.com
Nazi Silver Anniversary 5 Reichsmark

Initially this 90% silver coin was intended to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Potsdam Garrison Church. Instead Hitler turned it into a first anniversary celebration of Nazi rule. The reverse of the coin features a German Eagle and a pair of Swastikas. This is the largest denomination silver coin struck by the Third Reich. When the Allies defeated the Germans in 1945, anything bearing Nazi symbols was destroyed, adding to the scarcity of these coins.

BullTerrier · Nov 1, 2014

Thank you TwistedT!

Vito · Nov 2, 2014

Hey BT, the value will be from 10 bucks up to 120, depending on coin condition.
If there's no need to sell it, I'd collect it.

Good Luck

DirtyRob · Nov 2, 2014

Check out the link. There are 2 varieties of this coin. You have the plain reverse.

http://en.numista.com/catalogue/ind...plifie&p=2&e=&d=&km=&i=&v=&m=&a=&t=&dg=&w=&g=

90% silver worth about $7 currently in melt value.

http://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/...km-83-1934-common-date-cuid-41496-duid-119763

I sold one on here for $20 or more I believe.

Easily worth more than melt!

wolf-n-wa · Nov 7, 2014

I'd do @ $15 on this one.

METALMANIAC-NY · Nov 11, 2014

Cool historic find!! That's a keeper!

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