© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Deutsche Mark Olympic Games in Munich - Pattern
1972 year| Bronze clad gold (.500) | 14.26 g | 32.66 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 10 Deutsche Mark (10 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Bronze clad gold (.500) |
| Weight | 14.26 g |
| Diameter | 32.66 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#393019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Partial view of the Olympic rings in perspective with a fan-like background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OLYMPISCHE SPIELE 1972 IN MÜNCHEN
Translation: Olympic Games 1972 in Munich
Engraver: Reinhart Heinsdorff
Edge
Smooth with words in Latin divided by arabesque.
Lettering: CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS
Translation: Faster, Higher, Stronger
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Deutsche Mark (Olympic Games in Munich - Pattern) 1972 from Federal Republic of Germany is that it was designed by sculptor and medalist Reinhart Heinsdorff. Heinsdorff's design features a depiction of the Olympic rings and flame on the obverse, while the reverse features the German eagle and the denomination. The coin was minted in bronze clad gold (.500) and weighs 14.26 grams. It is a unique and rare coin that is highly sought after by collectors.
