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10 Pfennigs - Aachen
1920 year| Iron | 3.65 g | 20.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Aachen (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 1 Öcher Grosche = 10 Pfennig (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.65 g |
| Diameter | 20.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Face value : "1 Grosche" (or Groschen in standard German) means it had a value of 10 pfennig.
The word "Öcher" is local dialect for "Aachener"
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 ÖCHER GROSCHE 1920
Edge
Plain
Comment
The head of the woman refers to a legendary woman who saved the city of Aachen. You can read the story here: http://www.cointalk.com/t86455/#post781177
NOTE: Trial strike issue is listed as F#1.5P1
with headscarf of woman not touching the rim.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Aachen 1920 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 10 Pfennigs - Aachen 1920 coin. This coin was issued by the City of Aachen as a temporary solution to the currency shortage and was used as a means of payment in the local area. Despite its humble origins, the 10 Pfennigs - Aachen 1920 coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 30400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Aachen 1920 coin.
