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10 Mark Heinrich Heine
1972 year| Silver (.625) | 17.0 g | 31.0 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 10 Mark (10 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 17.0 g |
| Diameter | 31.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Portrait of Heinrich Heine facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1797 1856
HEINRICH HEINE
Engravers: Axel Bertram, Wilfried Fitzenreiter
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10 MARK * 10 MARK * 10 MARK *
Comment
Previously AKS# 758 and AKS# 458.Interesting fact
The 10 Mark (Heinrich Heine) coin from the German Democratic Republic (GDR) was minted in 1972 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Heinrich Heine, a famous German poet and writer. The coin features a portrait of Heine on the obverse and a depiction of his birthplace, the Düsseldorf Church, on the reverse. The coin was made of silver (.625) and weighs 17.0 grams. It was a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather for collectors and numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 A | 55336 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mark (Heinrich Heine) 1972 coin.
