© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Deutsche Mark Order "Pour le Merite"
1992 year| Silver (.625) | 15.5 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| 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#7800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Alexander von Humboldt with the medal of the "Order Pour Le Merité"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORDEN POUR LE MERITE
FÜR WISSENSCHAFTEN UND KÜNSTE
A.v.HUMBOLDT 1.KANZLER DES ORDENS 1842-1992
Engraver: Werner Godec
Edge
Smooth with inscription that means "communion of scholars and artists"
Lettering: GEMEINSCHAFT VON GELEHRTEN UND KÜNSTLERN
Comment
Pour le Mérite is a Prussian decoration created by Frederick II in 1740, with a wording in French, the language of the royal courts and diplomacy at the time.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Pour le Mérite, a prestigious German order of merit that was established in 1740. The coin's design features the order's logo, a golden sun with a crown on top, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The Pour le Mérite was awarded to individuals who had made significant contributions to the arts, sciences, and military service, and was considered one of the highest honors in Germany.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 D | 450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Deutsche Mark (Order "Pour le Merite") 1992 coin.
