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10 Euros Carl Spitzweg
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 18 g | 32.50 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 32.50 mm |
| Thickness | 2.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
The representation of one of his works, "The Poor Poet" and the inscription "CARL SPITZWEG 1808-1885".
Carl Spitzweg was a German poet and painter. He painted or drew over 1,500 pictures.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CARL SPITZWEG 1808-1885
Engraver: Hannes Dauer
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: ACH, DIE VERGANGENHEIT IST SCHÖN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Carl Spitzweg 10 Euro silver coin from the Federal Republic of Germany is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins in the series. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Carl Spitzweg, a German painter and etcher, while the reverse side depicts a scene from his famous painting "The Poor Poet" (Der arme Poet), which shows a man sitting at a desk, surrounded by books and papers, with a look of deep thought and contemplation on his face. This design was chosen to commemorate Spitzweg's contributions to German art and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 D | 228600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Carl Spitzweg) 2008 coin.
