Germany 5 Reichsmark 1935 Silver Coin

This is a 1935 Germany 5 Reichsmark silver coin featuring the imperial eagle and the Potsdam Garrison Church design, issued during the Third Reich period.

Obverse description

The obverse shows a large stylized German eagle with outstretched wings at the center, surrounded by the legend “Deutsches Reich” along the upper rim. The date “1935” is split on either side of the eagle, with the denomination “5 Reichsmark” below in Gothic script and small swastika symbols flanking the date.

Reverse description

The reverse depicts the detailed image of the Potsdamer Garnisonkirche (Garrison Church of Potsdam), showing its tall central tower and architectural façade. A beaded border runs around the rim, giving the coin a framed, medallic appearance and emphasizing the church motif.

Physical and numismatic details

The coin is struck in silver and was part of Germany’s pre‑war Reichsmark series, combining high-relief design with fine detailing on both the eagle and church. It is a historically significant type sought by collectors of German Empire and World War II–era silver coinage, often evaluated based on mintmark, preservation, and surface originality.