10 Deutsche Mark (The Francke Foundations in Halle) 1998 front 10 Deutsche Mark (The Francke Foundations in Halle) 1998 back
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10 Deutsche Mark The Francke Foundations in Halle

1998 year
Silver (.925) 15.5 g 32.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
Value
10 Deutsche Mark (10&nbspDEM)
Currency
Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
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#15121
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

Portrait of August Hermann Francke surrounded by 2 eagles, top.
Below, inner courtyard of the Francke Foundation (engraving, ca. 1750).Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
300
JAHRE
FRANCKESCHE
STIFTUNGEN

Engraver: Heinz Hoyer

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: ER VERTRAUETE GOTT

Comment

The Francke Foundation in Halle supports a wide range of German cultural, scientific, educational and social institutions. Founded in 1698 by the Pietist educator and theologian August Hermann Francke, it has enjoyed international renown for decades.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Francke Foundations in Halle, which were established by August Hermann Francke in 1698 as a school and orphanage for children from poor families. The coin's design features the Francke Foundations' buildings and a portrait of Francke himself, highlighting the significance of his work in the history of education and social welfare in Germany.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998 A 200000 - - - - - -
1998 D 200000 - - - - - -
1998 F 200000 - - - - - -
1998 G 200000 - - - - - -
1998 J 200000 - - - - - -

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