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10 Mark Humboldt Universität
1985 year| Silver (.500) | 17.0 g | 31.0 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 10 Mark (10 DDM) |
| 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 |
| 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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