| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 10 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Dimensions | 32.50 mm |
| Thickness | 2.62 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Hannes Dauer |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#273, J#533, Schön#263 |
| Obverse description | The stylized federal eagle, the traditional symbol of German sovereignty, overlooked by the twelve stars of the European Union. On the left-hand side is the face value `10 EURO` and the letter `D` from the Munich workshop. Beneath the eagle is the state name `BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND` and the year. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 10 EURO BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 2008 |
| Reverse description | The representation of one of his works, `The Poor Poet` and the inscription `CARL SPITZWEG 1808-1885`. Carl Spitzweg was a German poet and painter. He painted or drew over 1,500 pictures. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CARL SPITZWEG 1808-1885 |
| Edge | Smooth with inscription |
| Mint | D Munich, Germany (1158-date) |
| Mintage | 2008 D - - 1 500 000 2008 D - Proof - 228 600 |
| Catalog ID | 6353181800 |
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