Rare Silver 1936 E 5 Reichsmarks

This 1936 Germany 5 Reichsmark silver coin features the portrait of Paul von Hindenburg, the second President of Germany, struck shortly after his death. Historical Overview Mint Mark: The letter "E" behind Hindenburg's neck indicates it was struck at the Muldenhütten Mint (Saxony), a smaller regional facility. Composition: It consists of 90% silver and 10% copper, carrying a total weight of 13.88 The Mintage Factor: Because the Muldenhütten Mint (E) only struck 870,000 of these coins in 1936, finding one that escaped heavy circulation and stayed crisp gives it an instant edge over the millions of standard Berlin (A) issues. Mass wartime Meltings: During World War II, the German government quietly recalled and melted down massive quantities of silver circulation coins to divert the raw metal toward industrial war efforts. Smaller regional issues like the 1936-E were hit hard, meaning its actual surviving population today is far lower than the original 870,000 mintage suggests. Design Period: This is the early "commemorative" style issued before late 1936, featuring a traditional national eagle on the reverse side without a swastika.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Composition

Silver