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10 Pfennigs - Ahrweiler (N. Mies) ND
| Zinc | 1.9 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ahrweiler (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#323386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Kolonialwarenhandlung
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Ahrweiler (N. Mies) ND coin from the City of Ahrweiler (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 1.9 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in the late 19th century, a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization, and it features an image of a crowned eagle, which symbolized the German Empire. Additionally, the coin's designer, N. Mies, was a prominent artist and engraver of the time, known for his work on various coins and medals.
