5 Mark 1972 A "City of Meissen". Plain edge (Germany, GDR)
Variety: Plain edge
Photo by: Leipziger Münzhandlung Heidrun Höhn
Specification
- MetalCopper-Nickel
- Weight9,6 g
- Diameter29 mm
- EdgePlain
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
Description
- CountryGermany
- PeriodGDR
- Denomination5 Mark
- Year1972
- MintBerlin
- PurposeCommemorative and collectible
Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the German 5 Mark 1972 "City of Meissen" with mark A. Plain edge. 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 583 sold at the Leipziger Münzhandlung Heidrun Höhn auction for EUR 570. Bidding took place October 27, 2018.
How much is the copper-nickel coin GDR 5 Mark 1972 A "City of Meissen", Plain edge?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a coin 5 Mark 1972 "City of Meissen" with mark A, Plain edge is 460 USD. 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 1972 "City of Meissen" with mark A, Plain edge?
The information on the current value of the German coin 5 Mark 1972 "City of Meissen" with the letters A, Plain edge 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 1972 "City of Meissen" with the letters A, Plain edge?
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