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Description
Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777–1855) was a German mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to many fields in mathematics and science. Sometimes referred to as the Princeps mathematicorum (Latin for '"the foremost of mathematicians"') and "the greatest mathematician since antiquity", Gauss had an exceptional influence in many fields of mathematics and science, and is ranked among history's most influential mathematicians.
The numerous things named in honor of Gauss include:
• The normal distribution, also known as the Gaussian distribution, the most common bell curve in statistics
• The Gauss Prize, one of the highest honors in mathematics
• Gauss, the CGS unit for magnetic field
Engraver: Erich Ott
Obverse
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Depicts stylized Federal Eagle in the centre, surrounded by the country name, facial value divides issue date. Mintmark of Hamburg Mint (J) inside the 5. BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND |
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Reverse
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Portrait of Carl Friedrich Gauss surrounded by his name, dates of his births and death. CARL FRIEDRICH GAUSS 1777-1855 |
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The motto of Carl Friedrich Gauss of in Latin "Few, but ripe". PAUCA ** SED ** MATURA |
5 Deutsche Mark
KM# 145 Jaeger# 420 Schön# 144
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