10 Deutsche Mark (Diesel Engine) 1997 front 10 Deutsche Mark (Diesel Engine) 1997 back
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10 Deutsche Mark Diesel Engine

1997 year
Silver (.625) 15.5 g 32.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
10 Deutsche Mark (10&nbspDEM)
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
References
Numista
N#15119
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

First diesel engine

Script: Latin

Lettering: 100 JAHRE DIESELMOTOR

Engraver: Hans Joachim Dobler

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: GEDANKEN SIND DER MOTOR DER WELT

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Deutsche Mark (Diesel Engine) coin is that it was designed by German artist, Reinhard Heinsdorff, and features an image of a diesel engine on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the denomination and the coat of arms of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 A 152272 - - - - - -
1997 D 152272 - - - - - -
1997 F 152272 - - - - - -
1997 G 152272 - - - - - -
1997 J 152272 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Deutsche Mark (Diesel Engine) 1997 coin.