Issued in 1934–35, this 5 Reichsmark silver coin was struck to celebrate the first anniversary of the Nazi takeover, featuring the iconic Potsdam Garrison Church—site of Hitler’s dramatic handshake with President Hindenburg on 21 March 1933. Struck in .900 fine silver, with a weight of 13.89 g and diameter of 29 mm, it bears strong historical significance and numismatic appeal. Minted at Berlin (A), Munich (D), Muldenhütten (E), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), or Hamburg (J), it’s a notable piece for collectors of Third Reich and WWII-era German coinage 

Specifications:

• Country & Era: Germany, Third Reich (1933–45)

• Denomination: 5 Reichsmark, commemorative issue

• Year: 1934–1935 (blended issue; some coins undated) 

• Mint Marks & Mintage: A, D, E, F, G, J—quantities range from ~1.4 M (Hamburg) to ~23 M (Berlin)

• Metal & Weight: 13.889 g of .900 silver (~0.4016 oz fine silver) 

• Diameter & Thickness: 29 mm × ~2.3–2.5 mm 

• Edge: Reeded with inscription “Gemeinnutz geht vor Eigennutz” (“Common Good before Self-Interest”) 

• Obverse: German Imperial eagle dividing date with denomination below; “DEUTSCHES REICH 5 REICHSMARK” inscribed 

• Reverse: Garrison Church façade with inscription “21. März 1933” and mint mark below