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Description
The locomotive Saxonia was operated by the Leipzig–Dresden Railway Company (Leipzig–Dresdner Eisenbahn-Compagnie or LDE) and was the first practical working steam locomotive built in Germany in 1838. Its name means Saxony in Latin. The Saxonia was built by Johann Andreas Schubert.
Obverse
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Depicts a national emblem of the German Democratic Republic (DDR), surrounded by the country name (above), denomination and date (below). Mintmark of the Berlin State Mint (A) is between country name and the emblem. DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK |
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Reverse
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Depicts a steam locomotive Saxonia (left) with an inscription "Germany's First Railroad" on top. ERSTE DEUTSCHE FERNEISENBAHN |
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1839 LEIPZIG - DRESDEN |
5 Mark
150th Anniversary of the first German Steam Locomotive
KM# 120
150th Anniversary of the first German Steam Locomotive
Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
| Material | Copper Nickel Zinc |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | - |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Berlin State Mint (A)
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