10 Mark (Kampfgruppen - Pattern) 1983 front 10 Mark (Kampfgruppen - Pattern) 1983 back
10 Mark (Kampfgruppen - Pattern) 1983 photo
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10 Mark Kampfgruppen - Pattern

1983 year
Nickel brass 12 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Pattern
Year
1983
Value
10 Mark (10&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
12 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#313723
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Bust of two workers each wearing a helmet with lettering and the KdA symbol to the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
30 JAHRE
KAMPFGRUPPEN
DER ARBEITER-
KLASSE

Translation:
30 YEARS OF
COMBAT GROUPS OF
THE WORKING
CLASS

Comment

The Kampfgruppen der Arbeiterklasse (KdA), in English Combat Groups of the Working Class, was the paramilitary organization of the ruling socialist party (Sozialistische Einheitspartei Deutschlands, SED) of the German Democratic Republic. The coin celebrates the 30th anniversary of the organization's establishment.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Mark (Kampfgruppen - Pattern) 1983 from German Democratic Republic (Germany) made of Nickel brass weighing 12 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's military history. The coin's obverse side features a pattern of concentric circles, with the inner circle bearing the inscription "Kampfgruppen" (Combat Groups) and the outer circle featuring a stylized image of a tank. The reverse side of the coin features the denomination "10 Mark" and the year of issue "1983," surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and military history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983 A 100 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mark (Kampfgruppen - Pattern) 1983 coin.