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10 Deutsche Mark William Conrad Röntgen
1995 year| Silver (.625) (0.3115 oz ASW) | 15.5 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 10 Deutsche Mark (10 DEM) |
| 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 |
| 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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