© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Deutsche Mark Carl Zeiss
1988 year| Silver (.625) | 15.5 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 10 Deutsche Mark (10 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Portrait of Carl Zeiss, an optician engineer born in Weimar on September 11th, 1816. Founder of the Zeiss society, he died in 1888. Illustration of Carl Zeiss' microscope.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CARL ZEISS
1816 - 1888
Engraver: Carl Vezerfi-Clemm
Edge
Inscription that means "Optics for science and technique".
Lettering: OPTIK FÜR WISSENSCHAFT UND TECHNIK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Deutsche Mark (Carl Zeiss) coin from 1988 is that it features an image of Carl Zeiss, a German physicist and entrepreneur who is considered one of the founders of modern optics. Zeiss was born in 1816 and founded the company Carl Zeiss Jena in 1846, which became a leading manufacturer of optical instruments, including microscopes, telescopes, and cameras. The coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Zeiss's death and features a portrait of him on one side, along with the denomination and the year of issue.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 F | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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