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10 Deutsche Mark Melanchthon
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#189, J#464, Schön#188 |
| Obverse description | The German Federal Eagle rendered in a stylised heraldic design occupies the central field, displayed with wings spread and talons extended. The denomination numeral '10' appears in large characters in the lower central field, with 'DEUTSCHE MARK' completing the value statement across the lower portion. The circular legend 'BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND' runs along the upper periphery, while the year '1997' and the mint mark letter appear to the right within the legend. The design is executed in high relief against a mirrored proof field, emphasising the eagle's boldly sculpted feather detail. |
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| Obverse lettering | ·BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND· 10 DEUTSCHE MARK 1997·J |
| Reverse description | A right-facing bust portrait of the German theologian and humanist scholar Philipp Melanchthon dominates the central field, rendered in high relief with fine detail in the hair, beard, and period costume. The portrait is depicted in a naturalistic Renaissance-influenced style, showing the subject's aged features with scholarly gravitas. The legend 'PHILIPP MELANCHTHON' arcs along the left periphery in capital letters, while the birth and death years '* 1497 + 1560' appear to the right of the bust. The highly polished proof fields provide strong contrast against the frosted relief of the portrait. The composition commemorates the 500th anniversary of Melanchthon's birth. |
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