Obverse:
Features the Federal Eagle, emblem of the Federal Republic of Germany, surrounded by the inscriptions “BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 1973” and “5 DEUTSCHE MARK.” The clean, modern design reflects the Federal Republic’s identity and its continuity from past democratic ideals.

Reverse:
Depicts a stylized interior of St. Paul’s Church in Frankfurt, where the 1848 National Assembly convened. The inscription “1848 FRANKFURTER NATIONALVERSAMMLUNG” commemorates this landmark in German parliamentary history. The minimalist design underscores both historical reverence and modernist aesthetics characteristic of 1970s West German commemorative issues.

Specifications:

• Composition: Silver (.625)

• Weight: 11.2 g

• Diameter: 29 mm

• Thickness: 2.07 mm

• Edge: Inscribed – “EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT” (“Unity and Justice and Freedom”)

• Alignment: Medal (0°)

• Mint mark: G (Karlsruhe)

• Mintage: 7,750,000

• Shape: Round

• Designer: Ursula Hornfeld

Historical Insight:
The Frankfurt National Assembly of 1848 was Germany’s first attempt at creating a unified constitutional democracy. Though short-lived, it laid the groundwork for the principles of freedom, unity, and the rule of law — later enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany (1949). The 1973 issue not only honors this democratic legacy but also reflects West Germany’s commitment to historical remembrance during the Cold War era.

Collecting Note:
The 1973 “G” 5 Mark coin holds both historical and artistic significance. It’s among the most recognizable commemorative issues of the FRG, valued for its symbolic design and silver content. For collectors, it embodies the bridge between 19th-century democratic ideals and 20th-century constitutional Germany.