2 Deutsche Mark (Max Planck)

Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) · 1958

A West German 2 Deutsche Mark coin featuring physicist Max Planck on the obverse and the German federal eagle on the reverse.

Country: Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)
Year: 1958
Denomination: 2 Deutsche Mark
Metal: Copper-nickel clad copper (Cupronickel)
Grade: Fine to Very Fine (moderate circulation wear with distinct details remaining)

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Overview

A West German 2 Deutsche Mark coin featuring physicist Max Planck on the obverse and the German federal eagle on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued by West Germany during the post-WWII reconstruction period, featuring notable historical German figures on the 2 DM series to rebuild national identity and honor cultural/scientific achievements.

Obverse (front)

Profile portrait of physicist Max Planck facing left, with the text 'MAX PLANCK' and his birth and death years '1858 - 1947'.

Reverse (back)

The German federal eagle (Bundesadler) surrounded by the legend 'BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND', the denomination '2', and the year '1958'.

Estimated value

$2 - $10 depending on condition (mostly face value equivalent to about $1 EUR or melt value, slightly higher for uncirculated pieces)

What drives this coin's value

Overall condition/grade, mint mark, and specific year/rarity within the German 2 DM series.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (moderate circulation wear with distinct details remaining)

Mintage & rarity

Common, millions minted for this year.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and magnetic properties. Modern German circulating coins are generally not heavily counterfeited unless they are rare key dates.

Notable varieties & errors

Standard circulating coin with standard mint mark variations (D, F, G, J).

Similar coins

Other West German 2 Deutsche Mark coins featuring different prominent historical figures such as Konrad Adenauer, Theodor Heuss, or Franz Josef Strauss.