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It's been a while since the last time I shown a silver coin from Germany hasn't been? :p
So let's see what I got for you this time:
It looks like we have a coin dedicated to some old dude called Albert Schweitzer. Never heard of him before so I had to Google him.
The tldr version is that he was a German theologian, organist, philosopher, and most importantly, a humanitarian doctor born in 1875. Among other things,he challenged traditional views of Jesus and dedicated his life to serving others.
He is probably best known for establishing a hospital in Lambaréné, Gabon in 1913 where he treated countless people for decades and for earning in 1953 the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work. Not surprisingly, he donated the money to a good cause, specifically research for leprosy.
Sounds like a good chap. Here's a link to Wikipedia if you want to read more on him!
Ok, time to flip the coin:
As is always the case with commemorative marks, we get the denomination, minting date and a unique design of the angry imperial chicken. I like this one 😍
And as always we get an engraved edge:
It reads
EHRFURCHT VOR DEM LEBEN
For
Reverence for life
Although not a direct quote, this phrase encapsulates Albert's overall life philosophy.
When it comes to silver we have the usual recipe for a 5 mark coin. 11.2 g of 0.625 purity.
Here are some more boring sending semantics from Numista for anyone that gives a shit:
Issuer Federal Republic of Germany
Period Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1975
Value 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM)
Currency Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition Silver (.625)
Weight 11.2 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness 2.07 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 December 2001
All in all, yet another commemorative piece from Germany. However thanks to it I got to learn about a great guy!
Plus, Albert looks like a badass cowboy don't you think? 😂
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That is an amazing statement to someone from my generation. When I was growing up, Albert Schweitzer's name was synonymous with benevolence. He was the epitome of goodness, of humanitarianism and self sacrifice. While I've heard people cast aspersions on Mother Theresa (!), I've never heard that about Schweitzer. It's great to see him featured here and to have you introduce another generation to this great man.
And such a bad ass haircut!
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But yeah it's sad he isn't really popular :(
Looks like a tough guy ready to fight a bear.
A solid peace of coin!
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He looks like Mark Twain….
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It's a nice coin. I don't know about the guy but you can't help but acknowledge those doctors.
For once they did a nice portrait on a coin! That guy was a legend in the medical world, did a lot of good in the world. Awesome coin you picked up, too bad the chicken got so skinny again.... lol
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Albert Schweitzer sounds like an incredible person bro. It's amazing how he combined his talents and compassion to make a real difference in the world. I love learning history through these coins and glad to know you to learn so much good friend
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