10 Deutsche Mark (Heinrich Heine) 1997 front 10 Deutsche Mark (Heinrich Heine) 1997 back
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10 Deutsche Mark Heinrich Heine

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#15116
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

Portrait of Heinrich Heine.
In the background, stanzas from his poem "Loreley".Automatically translated

Lettering:
HEINRICH HEINE 1797* >> +1856
"Eh bien, cet homme
c'est moi"

Engraver: Reinhart Heinsdorff

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: DEUTSCHLAND - DAS SIND WIR SELBER - 1833

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Deutsche Mark (Heinrich Heine) 1997 coin is that it features an image of Heinrich Heine, a famous German poet and journalist, on its obverse side. Heine was known for his influential writings and his advocacy for democracy and freedom, and his image on the coin is a testament to his lasting impact on German culture and society.

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 (Heinrich Heine) 1997 coin.