👨🏫 The Teacher of Germany 👨🏫
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Trumpyboy back with another silver piece. By the way, I decided to get a bit more creative with my photos, let me know what you think!
Yep once again we have a commemorative Deutsche mark, minted in 1997 and dedicated to the 500 years since the birth of Philipp Melanchthon.
Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560) was a German scholar and reformer and a key figure along Martin Luther in the Protestant Reformation. Yeah, that's a long time ago. @silverd510 was still a toddler back then, imagine that!
Among other things Phillip is known for the Augsburg Confession, a core Lutheran statement of faith presented to the Holy Roman Emperor in 1530. Nicknamed "Praeceptor Germaniae" (for teacher of Germany), Melanchthon also reformed educational systems, shaping universities and schools across Germany. Some other nicknames he comes by are dogmatist of the Reformation, thinker of the Reformation and theologian of the confession.
Anyways, lots of things to say about him. This is just the super short version. As always, here's a link to Wikipedia in case you'd like to learn more about him.
Ok, some more pics!
As you can see the obverse is pretty standard. We have the denomination, minting date and of course a unique design of the imperial eagle. This one is a bit chubby. 🤤🦅
And finally some pics of the edge
It reads
ZUM GESPRAECH GEBOREN
For
Born for conversation
I couldn't find much info but there's a modern book titled exactly like that. I guess it's just a random quote fitting of Phillipp who believed in the importance of dialogue and understanding in religious matters.
When it comes to silver we have the typical German recipe prior to 2000. 15.5 grams of 0.625 purity.
Here are some more specs from Numista for anyone that might care:
Issuer Federal Republic of Germany
Period Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1997
Value 10 Deutsche Mark (10 DEM)
Currency Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition Silver (.625)
Weight 15.5 g
Diameter 32.5 mm
Thickness 2.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 December 2001
Ok folks, this is it for today. By the way I have almost run out of German coins to show off just two or three more. After that I will be visiting other countries.... Unless I buy more in the meantime 😂
See you soon with more shiny plebs!
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Nice coin. I don't think I remember this person so it's nice to learn about him.
He’s lucky I was still a toddler or I would’ve kicked his ass….🤣
😂
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Oh my goodness bro, I just learned something new today from you. Didn't know about Philipp Melanchthon's. Hos legacy as a reformer and educator is really honorable. The impact on Germany's educational system and also the religious dialogue is truly commendable. Thanks a lot for sharing this very insightful glimpse into history. I love to learn more from your blogs each day.. 🥰 you're one of my favorite authors so I get I notification immediately when you post. Thanks for your work dear friend
Look at him with his photography techniques 😂😂😂
Btw, I don't think the piggy appreciates the teasing...
Is the coin going in or not😂😂
No it doesn't go in, just teasing 😂
That's rough😂😂
Beautiful coin! That is one awesome eagle you got there as well, not a skinny chicken. That was a nice pick up!
!BBH
You like em chubby too?
In the chickens yes! Otherwise no... A man likes what he likes!
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Never heard of that guy, but I am not big fan of the protestants nor Luther.
Heh 😂
You should fill the piggy with silver coins.
Piggy likes penetration!
A very creative way of presenting silver, @trumpman. Certainly, we, hardcore stackers, save in silver and gold!
Kudos!
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