| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 10 Deutsche Mark (10 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Dimensions | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Hubert Klinkel |
| In circulation to | 31 December 2001 |
| Reference(s) | KM#189, J#464, Schön#188 |
| Obverse description | Federal Eagle |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ·BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND· 10 DEUTSCHE MARK 1997·J |
| Reverse description | Bust of Philipp Melanchthon turned to the left |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | PHILIPP MELANCHTHON *1497 +1560 |
| Edge | Smooth with inscription |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1997 A - KM#189.1 Proof - 152 272 1997 D - KM#189.1 Proof - 152 272 1997 F - KM#189.1 Proof - 152 272 1997 G - KM#189.1 Proof - 152 272 1997 J - KM#189.1 - 3 010 000 1997 J - KM#189.1 Proof - 152 272 1997 J - KM#189.2 (Different forelock on portrait) - 1997 J - KM#189.2 (Different forelock on portrait) Proof - |
| Catalog ID | 8085844060 |
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