10 Mark (Otto von Guericke - Probe) ND (1977) front 10 Mark (Otto von Guericke - Probe) ND (1977) back
10 Mark (Otto von Guericke - Probe) ND (1977) photo
© M. Sander

10 Mark Otto von Guericke - Probe ND

1977 year
Silver (.500) 17 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Pattern
Year
1977
Value
10 Mark (10&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86564
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Horses pulling vacuum pump ("Magdeburger Halbkugeln")

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1602-1686
OTTO V. GUERICKE

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Mark (Otto von Guericke - Probe) ND (1977) from German Democratic Republic (Germany) made of Silver (.500) weighing 17 g is that it features a unique design, showcasing Otto von Guericke, a German physicist and inventor, on the obverse, and a model of the Magdeburg Hemispheres, an experiment he conducted to demonstrate the power of atmospheric pressure, on the reverse. This design was not used in the final version of the coin, making it a rare and interesting collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1977)  6000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mark (Otto von Guericke - Probe) ND (1977) coin.