10 Deutsche Mark (William Conrad Röntgen) 1995 front 10 Deutsche Mark (William Conrad Röntgen) 1995 back
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10 Deutsche Mark William Conrad Röntgen

1995 year
Silver (.625) (0.3115 oz ASW) 15.5 g 32.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
Value
10 Deutsche Mark (10&nbspDEM)
Currency
Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
Silver (.625) (0.3115 oz ASW)
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#11101
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Hand and X-rayed Hand

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WILHELM
CONRAD RÖNTGEN
1845 - 1923
ENTDECKUNG DER
RÖNTGEN-
STRAHLEN
8·11·1895

Translation:
WILHELM
CONRAD RÖNTGEN
1845-1923
DISCOVERY OF
X-
RAYS
8 x 11 x 1895

Engravers: Claus, Ursula Homfeld

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: ERSTER NOBELPREIS FÜR PHYSIK 1901

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German physicist and engineer who was awarded the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901 for his groundbreaking work in this field. The coin's design features a portrait of Röntgen on one side and an image of an X-ray on the other, symbolizing the significant impact of his discovery on modern medicine and science.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 D 450000 - - - - - -

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