10 Deutsche Mark – Germany
Germany
Context
Year: 1972
Issuer: Germany 
Period:
(since 1949)
Currency:
(1948—2001)
Demonetization: 31 December 2001
Total mintage: 20,000,000
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
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Numista: #7752
Value
Exchange value: 10 DEM
Bullion value: $28.02
Inflation-adjusted value: 41.11 DEM
Obverse
Description:
Eagle left, denomination below, mintmark under left claw.
Inscription:
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
J 10
DEUTSCHE MARK
J 10
DEUTSCHE MARK
Translation:
Federal Republic of Germany
J 10
German Mark
J 10
German Mark
Script: Latin
Language: German
Engraver: Reinhart Heinsdorff
Reverse
Description:
Olympic rings in perspective with a fan-like backdrop.
Inscription:
OLYMPISCHE SPIELE 1972 IN MÜNCHEN
Translation:
OLYMPIC GAMES 1972 IN MUNICH
Script: Latin
Language: German
Engraver: Reinhart Heinsdorff
Edge
Smooth with words in Latin divided by arabesque.
Legend:
CITIUS ALTIUS FORTIUS
Translation:
Swifter, Higher, Stronger
Language: Latin
Categories
| Animal> Bird> Eagle |
| Sport> Summer Olympic Games |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Munich | D |
| Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg | F |
| Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg | G |
| Hamburgische Münze | J |
Mintings
Series: 1972 Olympic Games in Munich
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