10 Euros Frederick II, Silver Proof Issue

€32,069.00
IssuerFederal Republic of Germany
Year2012
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.625)
Weight16 g
Dimensions32.5 mm
Thickness2.38 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Erich Ott
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#308a, J#569, Schön#298a
Obverse descriptionThe 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 2012 10 EURO A SILBER 625
(Translation: Federal Republic of Germany 2012 10 Euro A Silver 625)
Reverse descriptionPortrait of Frederick II of Prussia.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering300. 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)
EdgeSmooth with inscription
Mint
Mintage2012 A - Proof - 230 000
Catalog ID5531577390
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