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10 Pfennigs - Ahlen
| Iron | 3.1 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ahlen (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1917-1919 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
10
∙☩∙PFENNIG∙☩∙
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Ahlen 1917-1919 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of traditional metals. This coin is a unique example of how the scarcity of resources during World War I led to the creation of unusual and innovative currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Ahlen 1917-1919 coin.
