5 Deutsche Mark Wilhelm Leibniz

Commemorative issue

250th Anniversary - Death of Wilhelm Leibniz

Obverse

An eagle, the symbol of Germany, with the value below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BUNDESREPUBLIK · DEUTSCHLAND ·
5 DEUTSCHE MARK
19 66
D

Translation:
Federal Republic of Germany
5 Deutsche Mark
1966
D

Engravers: Claus, Ursula Homfeld

Reverse

The bust of Wilhelm Leibniz

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GOTTFRIED · WILHELM · LEIBNIZ
1646 - 1716

Engravers: Claus, Ursula Homfeld

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: MAGNUM TOTIUS GERMANIAE DECUS

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Mint

See also

• Science
• Death anniversary

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC				Frequency
Undetermined
1966 D			1 925 000				$ 21	$ 21	$ 21	$ 21				97%
1966 D			75 000							$ 16		Proof		5%

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Numista Rarity index: 14

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Bullion value: USD 16.41

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2344 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual silver weight: 0.225 oz

Current silver price: 72.89 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 188 Lot 1237	27 Mar 2026	1966 D	UNC	USD 25.53 (EUR 22.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 186 Lot 1060	13 Mar 2026	1966 D	UNC	USD 12.77 (EUR 11.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 184 Lot 1551	27 Feb 2026	1966 D	UNC	USD 17.41 (EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 141 Lot 1700	25 Oct 2024	1966 D	UNC	USD 5.80 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 138 Lot 1595	27 Sep 2024	1966 D	UNC	USD 5.80 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 136 Lot 1599	28 Aug 2024	1966 D	UNC	USD 5.80 (EUR 5.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 131 Lot 2183	26 Jun 2024	1966 D	UNC	USD 13.93 (EUR 12.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 92 Lot 798	15 Aug 2023	1966 D	UNC	USD 20.89 (EUR 18.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 90 Lot 484	18 Jul 2023	1966 D	UNC	USD 15.09 (EUR 13.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 88 Lot 603	28 Jun 2023	1966 D	UNC	USD 18.57 (EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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