The stylized German federal eagle, the traditional symbol of German sovereignty, is surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union, the name of the state `BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND`, the year of issue, the letter `A` of the Berlin workshop and the face value `10 EURO`. Under the eagle the mention `SILBER 625` (silver 625‰), to avoid any confusions with the coin struck in cupronickel.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 2012
10 EURO A
SILBER 625 (Translation: Federal Republic of Germany 2012 10 Euro A Silver 625)
Reverse description
Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
300. GEBURTSTAG FRIEDRICH II.
IN MEINEM STAATE KANN JEDER NACH SEINER FAÇON SELIG WERDEN
Œ
1712-1786 (Translation: 330th birthday of Frederick II In my state everyone may pursue their own happiness Œ 1712-1786)