10 Mark (East German Sports; Probe) 1988 front 10 Mark (East German Sports; Probe) 1988 back
10 Mark (East German Sports; Probe) 1988 photo
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10 Mark East German Sports; Probe

1988 year
Silver (.500) 17 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Pattern
Year
1988
Value
10 Mark (10&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#135206
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Three women running left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DDR SPORT
1948-1988

Edge

Lettering: 10 MARK * 10 MARK * 10 MARK * 10 MARK *

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Mark (East German Sports; Probe) 1988 from German Democratic Republic (Germany) made of Silver (.500) weighing 17 g is that it was designed by artist Helmut Andres, who was a prominent designer of coins and medals in East Germany. The coin features a unique design that showcases the country's sports culture and achievements, with an image of a runner on the obverse and the East German coat of arms on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1988 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not released into circulation but was instead produced as a trial or sample coin. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988 A 1000 - - - - - -

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