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10 Deutsche Mark Melanchthon
1997 year| Silver (.625) | 15.5 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| 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#14878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Bust of Philipp Melanchthon turned to the left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PHILIPP MELANCHTHON
*1497 +1560
Engraver: Hubert Klinkel
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: ZUM GESPRAECH GEBOREN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Deutsche Mark (Melanchthon) 1997 coin is that it features an image of Philipp Melanchthon, a German theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. The coin was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Melanchthon's birth.
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 (Melanchthon) 1997 coin.
