10 Deutsche Mark - 500th Anniversary - Philipp Melanchthon (1997)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Deutsche Mark |
| Catalog Number | KM# 189 |
| Weight (g) | 15.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.25 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.625) |
| Metal Value (USD) | 25.79 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Hubert Klinkel
Lettering:
·BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND·
10 DEUTSCHE MARK 1997·J
·BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND·
10 DEUTSCHE MARK 1997·J
Reverse
Engraved by Hubert Klinkel
Lettering:
PHILIPP MELANCHTHON
*1497 +1560
PHILIPP MELANCHTHON
*1497 +1560
Edge
Lettering:
ZUM GESPRAECH GEBOREN
Description:
Smooth with inscription.
ZUM GESPRAECH GEBOREN
Description:
Smooth with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 A | 152,272 | KM#189.1 Proof | Common |
| 1997 D | 152,272 | KM#189.1 Proof | Unknown |
| 1997 F | 152,272 | KM#189.1 Proof | Unknown |
| 1997 G | 152,272 | KM#189.1 Proof | Unknown |
| 1997 J | 3,010,000 | KM#189.1 | Common |
| 1997 J | 152,272 | KM#189.1 Proof | Common |
| 1997 J | KM#189.2 (Different forelock on portrait) | Unknown | |
| 1997 J | KM#189.2 (Different forelock on portrait) Proof | Unknown |