Catalog
10 Argenteus - Aureus Magnus Kennedy
| Issuer | Germany, Federal Republic of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1963 |
| Type | Log in to see details |
| Value | Log in to see details |
| Currency | Log in to see details |
| Composition | Log in to see details |
| Weight | Log in to see details |
| Diameter | Log in to see details |
| Thickness | Log in to see details |
| Shape | Log in to see details |
| Technique | Log in to see details |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Log in to see details |
| In circulation to | Log in to see details |
| Reference(s) | Log in to see details |
| Obverse description | Log in to see details |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Log in to see details |
| Reverse description | Log in to see details |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | Log in to see details |
| Edge | Log in to see details |
| Mint | Log in to see details |
| Mintage | Log in to see details |
| Additional information |
This piece exists outside Germany's official coinage — the "X#" prefix in the standard reference places it firmly in the realm of fantasy issues, struck by private mints or individuals with no governmental mandate. "Aureus Magnus Kennedy" suggests production tied to the JFK assassination commemoration market that flooded Europe in late 1963 and 1964, a wave of unofficial medallic issues that exploited genuine public grief while carrying coin-like denominations purely for commercial effect.
The 150g, 80mm format was a deliberate prestige play — oversized enough to justify a premium price to grieving buyers who conflated size with significance.