10 Euros Max Planck

€13,200.00
IssuerFederal Republic of Germany
Year2008
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight18 g
Dimensions32.50 mm
Thickness2.62 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Michael Otto
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#272, J#535, Schön#264
Obverse descriptionThe stylized federal eagle, the traditional symbol of German sovereignty, with the twelve stars of the European Union on the side. Under the eagle is the name of the state `BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND` and the face value `10 EURO`. On the right side of the eagle is the letter `F` of the Stuttgart workshop and the year of issue.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringF 2008 BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 10 EURO
Reverse descriptionLeft profile of the German physicist Max Planck, a representation of the radiation spectrum with the inscription `150 GEBURTSTAG MAX PLANCK` (150th birthday of Max Plack).  Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918 for his work in quantum theory. He is one of the founders of quantum mechanics.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering150. GEBURTSTAG MAX PLANCK
EdgeSmooth with inscription
Mint
Mintage2008 F - - 1 500 000
2008 F - Proof - 228 600
Catalog ID2099611730
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