5 Mark 1977 "Friedrich Jahn" (Germany, GDR)
Photo by: Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung
Specification
- MetalCopper-Nickel
- Weight12,2 g
- Diameter29 mm
- EdgeInscription
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
- Mintage UNC90,675
- Mintage PROOF10,000
Description
- CountryGermany
- PeriodGDR
- Denomination5 Mark
- Year1977
- MintBerlin
- PurposeCommemorative and collectible
Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the German 5 Mark 1977 "Friedrich Jahn". This copper-nickel coin from the times GDR struck at the Berlin Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 1366 sold at the WAG online Auktionen oHG auction for EUR 2,900. Bidding took place December 8, 2013.
How much is the copper-nickel coin GDR 5 Mark 1977 "Friedrich Jahn"?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a coin 5 Mark 1977 "Friedrich Jahn" is 15 USD for regular strike and 30 USD for coins minted using the PROOF technology. The coin is made of non-precious metal, so in poor condition it may have extremely low value and liquidity.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the 5 Mark 1977 "Friedrich Jahn"?
The information on the current value of the German coin 5 Mark 1977 "Friedrich Jahn" is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
Where can I sell the 5 Mark 1977 "Friedrich Jahn"?
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