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10 Pfennigs - Amberg ND
| Zinc | 1.85 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Amberg (notgeld) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.85 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#36636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NUR GILTIG IN AMBERG
10
✭ ERSATZGELD ✭
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]die rotation varieties exist
Example of bottom-notched obverse letters:
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Amberg ND coin from the City of Amberg in the Federal State of Bavaria, made of Zinc and weighing 1.85g, features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse features a stylized image of a chimney sweep, which was a common occupation in the city during the time the coin was minted. This design was chosen to represent the city's history and culture, and it makes the coin stand out from other coins in the notgeld series.
