New addition to German commemorative collection

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  1. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Received this today from my Wife´s sister in Germany. 150th Anniversary of the German Archaeological Institute. 2x2 looks like it has seen better days
    Type Non-circulating coin
    Year 1979
    Value 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM)
    Currency Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
    Composition Silver (.625)
    Weight 11.2 g
    Diameter 29 mm
    Thickness 2.07 mm
    Shape Round
    Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
    Demonetized 12-31-2001
    References KM# 150, J# 425, Schön# 149
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    expat, Oct 30, 2020
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  3. micbraun

    micbraun coindiccted

    Nice coin and great design. I'd try to remove the green/brown gunk on the reverse with acetone.
     
    micbraun, Oct 30, 2020
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  4. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    I will give it a try. Sorry for the delay in answering
     
    expat, Oct 31, 2020
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  5. QuintupleSovereign

    QuintupleSovereign Well-Known Member

    Do you also collect the Weimar Commemoratives? I tried for a while, but they're just too pricey for my limited budget.
     
    QuintupleSovereign, Oct 31, 2020
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  6. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    To be honest I haven't even looked at them. I inherited this collection in December '19, took about 4 months to get it into some sort of order. The bulk is silver German and Norwegian modern commemoratives, proof issues by the Franklin mint and US coinage
     
    expat, Oct 31, 2020
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  7. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Here are the "after" photos. Out of the 2x2, and a soak in acetone
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    expat, Oct 31, 2020
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