Lot 229
1927 and 1934 German Five Funf Mark Coins
Sold December 11, 2025
- Price realized
- $26
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-200
Origin: Germany
Denomination: 5 Funf Mark
Year: 1927 and 1934
Mint: Munich and Stuttgart Germany
Grade/Condition: Estimated: AU-MS
Metal: 50% silver and 50% Other
Weight (+/- 0.2g): Estimated Total: 43.0 Grams
Additional Description: The 1927 Hindenburg and 1934 Deutsches Five Mark coins reflect pivotal periods in Germany’s interwar history, each struck in .900 fine silver and conveying both political and cultural significance. The 1927 Hindenburg coin commemorates President Paul von Hindenburg, whose profile dominates the obverse, symbolizing stability and national pride during the Weimar Republic. The reverse bears the denomination Funf Mark alongside the traditional German eagle, combining a sense of authority with refined, understated artistry. The 1934 Deutsches Five Mark coin, issued under the early years of the Third Reich, presents a very different narrative. Its obverse often features the German eagle and swastika, emblematic of the regime’s political ideology, while the reverse shows the denomination and year, framed in a bold, regimented design. The coin’s aesthetic communicates the regime’s emphasis on power and national unity, contrasting sharply with the commemorative and personal focus of the Hindenburg issue.
Lot details
- Lot
- 229
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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