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10 Pfennigs - Altena-Olpe
1918 year| Iron | 4.1 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Municipalities of Altena and Olpe (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#64777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
View of the hill castle Altena with name below
Script: Latin
Lettering: BURG ALTENA i/W
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Handelskammer, Westfalen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Altena-Olpe 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's iron composition was a result of the wartime economic conditions and the lack of available metals, and it was one of the few coins issued during this time that did not have a portrait of a king or emperor on it. Instead, it featured the coat of arms of the Municipalities of Altena and Olpe. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic and political climate of Germany during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Altena-Olpe 1918 coin.