Historical Insight:
The Garrison Church, built in the 18th century, symbolized continuity between Prussia’s royal and military past. By 1934, the Nazi regime adopted this imagery to evoke unity and strength, even as the explicit reference to the “Day of Potsdam” was removed. This gave the coin a subtler but still ideologically charged meaning — a blend of heritage and power presented through architecture.
Collecting Note:
This coin comes from your personal collection brought from Ukraine, originally purchased online long before 24 February 2022. Its absence of the “21 March 1933” inscription makes it a distinctive variation sought after by collectors interested in the evolution of early Third Reich symbolism.
Verified π©πͺ GERMANY β Unified Coins of a Divided History 5 Reichsmark 1934
Owner: Babushka