| Issuer | German Democratic Republic |
|---|---|
| Year | 1957 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Mark (2 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Rudi Högner, Axel Bertram |
| In circulation to | 30 June 1990 |
| Reference(s) | KM#14, Schön#14 |
| Obverse description | Hammer and compass in wheat crown. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE * REPUBLIK * (Translation: German Democratic Republic) |
| Reverse description | Oak leaves |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 2 DEUTSCHE MARK 1957 A |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | A Berlin, Germany (1280-date) |
| Mintage | 1957 A - - 77 960 942 |
| Numisquare ID | 1037866200 |
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