10 Euros Heinrich Hertz, Silver Proof Issue

€53,223.00
IssuerFederal Republic of Germany
Year2013
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)Othmar Kukula
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#319a, J#584, Schön#311a
Obverse descriptionThe stylized German federal eagle, the traditional symbol of German sovereignty, is surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union, the state name `BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND`, the year of issue, the letter `G` from the Karlsruhe workshop, and the face value `10 EURO`. Below the face value is inscribed `SILBER 625` (silver 625‰) so as not to confuse this coin with the cupronickel version.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringBUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 2013 G 10 EURO SILBER 625
(Translation: Federal Republic of Germany 2013 G 10 Euro Silver 625)
Reverse descriptionRepresentations of electromagnetic waves surrounded by the inscriptions `125 JAHRE STRAHLEN ELEKTRISCHER KRAFT` (125 years of electromagnetic radiation), the symbol `Hz` of Hertz, the initials `Ok` of the engraver Othmar Kukula, and the name `HEINRICH HERZ` of the German physicist.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering125 JAHRE STRAHLEN ELEKTRISCHER KRAFT Hz OK HEINRICH HERZ
(Translation: 125 years electric radiation Hz Ok Heinrich Hertz)
EdgeSmooth with inscription
Mint
Mintage2013 G - Proof (Spiegelglanz) - 200 000
Catalog ID9927220670
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