1927-D Germany 5 Reichsmark – Paul von Hindenburg 80th Birthday (Munich Mint)

1927-D Germany Silver 5 Reichsmark – Paul von Hindenburg 80th Birthday (Munich Mint)

This is a Weimar Republic silver 5 Reichsmark Medal struck at the Munich Mint (“D”) to commemorate President Paul von Hindenburg’s 80th birthday. Designed by renowned medalist Karl Goetz, it features his personal coat of arms on the reverse.

Key Details:

•  Issuer: German Reich (Weimar Republic)

•  President: Paul von Hindenburg

•  Mint: Munich (D) – Bayerisches Hauptmünzamt

•  Date: 1927

•  Catalog References: KM# X1

•  Composition: .900 silver

•  Weight: 25.00 grams

•  Diameter: 36 mm

•  Obverse: Right-facing head of President Paul von Hindenburg. Legend: REICHSPRÄSIDENT • VON • HINDENBURG / K GOETZ / •1847-1927• (“President of the Reich von Hindenburg”).

•  Reverse: Personal coat of arms of Hindenburg (with scrolls and two facing helmets with plumes) below the smaller Weimar Republic coat of arms, all within a thin wreath. Legend: • DEUTSCHEN • REICHES • TREUSTER • DIENER • (“The faithful servant of the German Empire”).

Edge:

Incuse lettering: BAYER. HAUPTMÜNZAMT SILBER 900 f. (“Bavarian Central Mint silver .900 fine”).

This raw example displays strong details with a clear portrait, strong legends, and well-defined heraldic designs on the reverse. Some typical wear, marks, and attractive old toning consistent with its age and history. A solid representative of this popular Hindenburg commemorative type.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.