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10 Pfennigs - Ahrweiler (N. Mies) ND
| Iron | 2.2 g | 20.4 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#323389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Kolonialwarenhandlung
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Ahrweiler (N. Mies) ND coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at the time. Most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper, but the use of iron in this case was likely a cost-saving measure. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still features a detailed design and was widely used in circulation.