10 Deutsche Mark (Philipp Melanchthon) – Germany
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 500th Anniversary - Philipp Melanchthon
Germany
Context
Year: 1997
Issuer: Germany 
Period:
(since 1949)
Currency:
(1948—2001)
Demonetization: 31 December 2001
Total mintage: 3,771,360
Material
Diameter: 32.5 mm
Weight: 15.5 g
Silver weight: 9.69 g
Thickness: 2.25 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 62.5% Silver
Standard: Silver half ounce
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard189
Numista: #14878
Value
Exchange value: 10 DEM
Bullion value: $27.54
Inflation-adjusted value: 16.85 DEM
Obverse
Description:
The national emblem of the United States.
Inscription:
·BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND·
10 DEUTSCHE MARK 1997·J
10 DEUTSCHE MARK 1997·J
Translation:
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
10 GERMAN MARK 1997 J
10 GERMAN MARK 1997 J
Script: Latin
Language: German
Engraver: Hubert Klinkel
Reverse
Description:
Portrait bust of Melanchthon, facing left.
Inscription:
PHILIPP MELANCHTHON
*1497 +1560
*1497 +1560
Script: Latin
Engraver: Hubert Klinkel
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Legend:
ZUM GESPRAECH GEBOREN
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | A | 152,272 | Proof | |
| 1997 | D | 152,272 | Proof | |
| 1997 | F | 152,272 | Proof | |
| 1997 | J | 152,272 | Proof | |
| 1997 | G | 152,272 | Proof | |
| 1997 | J | 3,010,000 |
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