10 Deutsche Mark (Olympic Games in Munich - Pattern) 1972 front 10 Deutsche Mark (Olympic Games in Munich - Pattern) 1972 back
10 Deutsche Mark (Olympic Games in Munich - Pattern) 1972 photo
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10 Deutsche Mark Olympic Games in Munich - Pattern

1972 year
Gold (.900) 35.9 g 41.41 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1972
Value
10 Deutsche Mark (10&nbspDEM)
Currency
Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
35.9 g
Diameter
41.41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#312940
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Athletes

Script: Latin

Lettering: SPIELE DER XX. OLYMPIADE 1972 IN MÜNCHEN

Engraver: Siegmund Schütz

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Deutsche Mark (Olympic Games in Munich - Pattern) 1972 from Federal Republic of Germany made of Gold (.900) weighing 35.9 g is that it was designed by the German artist and sculptor, Reinhard Furrer. Furrer was known for his work in creating commemorative coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a depiction of the Olympic rings and a sprinter on the obverse, with the German eagle and the denomination on the reverse. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and Olympic memorabilia collectors.