Archaeopteryx

150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Archaeopteryx, the World's Oldest Bird, 10 Euro Silver Coin

10 Euro Coin of Archaeopteryx sp. 2011.

150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Archaeopteryx, the World's Oldest Bird, 10 Euro Silver Coin

A German 10 euro silver coin issued in 2011 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of Archaeopteryx. Mintage: 200,000.

One of the most famous fossils in natural history, Archaeopteryx. Its first fossil was discovered in 1860 in the limestone of the Solnhofen region in Bavaria, Germany. This commemorative coin was issued to celebrate 150 years since its discovery.

150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Archaeopteryx, the World's Oldest Bird, 10 Euro Silver Coin 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Archaeopteryx, the World's Oldest Bird, 10 Euro Silver Coin
Specs
Mint
German Mint
Material
Silver (.625)
Year
2011
Diameter
32.5mm
Weight
16g
Face value
10 Euro
Mintage
200,000
Acquisition
Date Acquired
January 2012
Purchase Price
5,600 JPY
Acquired from
Taisei Coins Corporation

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