10 Mark (Humboldt Universität) 1985 front 10 Mark (Humboldt Universität) 1985 back
10 Mark (Humboldt Universität) 1985 photo
© Falk E.

10 Mark Humboldt Universität

1985 year
Silver (.500) 17.0 g 31.0 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
10 Mark (10&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
17.0 g
Diameter
31.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#43346
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Statues of the Humboldt brothers in front of the entrance to the main building of the Berlin University

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1810*1985
HUMBOLDT-UNIVERSITÄT
R·R

Engravers: J. Rieß, H. Rodewald

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10 MARK * 10 MARK * 10 MARK *

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Alexander von Humboldt, a renowned German naturalist and explorer. The coin's design features an image of Humboldt on the obverse, and the reverse features a depiction of the Humboldt University in Berlin, which was named after him. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 A 4000 - - - - - -

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