Germany, Federal Republic 5 Deutsche Mark 1986

History

5 Deutsche Mark 1986, KM# 164, Germany, Federal Republic, 600th Anniversary of Heidelberg University

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

Heidelberg University (German: Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg) is a public research university in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1386 on instruction of Pope Urban VI, Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university and one of the world's oldest surviving universities. It was the third university established in the Holy Roman Empire. Internationally renowned and consistently ranked among Europe's top universities, Heidelberg is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Engraver: Heinrich Körner

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Eagle Coat of arms Germany Depicts Federal Eagle in the centre, surrounded by the country name, issue date, Bavarian Central Mint (D) mark and facial value. The coat of arms of Germany displays a black eagle with red feet, beak and tongue on a golden field. This is the Bundesadler or "Federal Eagle", formerly the Reichsadler or "Imperial Eagle". It is a re-introduction of the coat of arms of the Weimar Republic (in use 1919–1935) adopted by the Federal Republic of Germany in 1950. The current official design is due to Tobias Schwab (1887–1967) and was introduced in 1928. BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 19 86 D 5 DEUTSCHE MARK
Reverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Lion Crowned rampant lion from Heidelberg's coat of arms, left within legend. Motto in Latin "Semper apertus" means "Always open". Name of the University in Latin: Universitas Ruperto Carola Heidelbergensis 1386-1986 · 600 JAHRE UNIVERSITÄT HEIDELBERG · RUPERTO CAROLA · SEMPER APERTUS
Edge	Inscribed (lettered) Inscription: Tradition for the future AUS TRADITION IN DIE ZUKUNFT