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10 Euros Justus von Liebig
| Issuer | Bundesrepublik Deutschland |
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| Year | 2003 |
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| Engraver(s) | Bodo Broschat |
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| Obverse description | Stylized Federal Eagle displayed at center, wings spread, above the denomination '10 EURO' in large numerals. The circular legend 'BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND' arcs around the upper field, with the date '2003' to the right. The mint mark 'J' appears in the lower field, and a ring of twelve stars encircles the design along the inner border, symbolizing the European Union. |
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| Obverse lettering | BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 2003 10 EURO J |
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Issued to mark the 200th anniversary of Liebig's birth, this coin belongs to the early run of Germany's modern commemorative silver program launched in 2002 — a series that drew consistent criticism from collectors for its high mintage ceilings relative to actual demand. Liebig's selection was uncontroversial: his development of nitrogen-based fertilizer theory in the 1840s arguably did more to sustain global population growth than any single scientific advance of the 19th century.
The Hamburg mint (J mintmark) handled a portion of the striking alongside other facilities that year.