Obverse: In the center of the obverse of the coin is an eagle. Around it, the inscription BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND (Federal Republic of Germany) is engraved, as well as the country, denomination, and the Hamburg mint mark: DEUTSCHE 10 MARK 1993 · J.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin features a portrait of the German Reformation theologian Philipp Melanchthon. Next to it, the years *1497 +1560 and the name PHILIPP MELANCHTHON are inscribed.
Edge: The edge is engraved with the inscription ZUM GESPRAECH GEBOREN (born to speak).
About the coin: This historical silver 10-mark coin was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Philipp Melanchthon.
