10 Pfennigs - Backnang 1918 front 10 Pfennigs - Backnang 1918 back
10 Pfennigs - Backnang 1918 photo
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10 Pfennigs - Backnang

1918 year
Iron 2.3 g 20.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Backnang (Federal state of Württemberg)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#25995
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding three horizontal deer antlers dividing date

Script: Latin

Lettering: 19 18

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Württemberg]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Backnang 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to produce smaller denomination coins, like the 10 Pfennigs, to keep up with the increasing demand for small change. Despite being made of iron, which was a cheaper metal than the traditional silver or gold, the coin still had a relatively high face value, reflecting the severe inflation that Germany was experiencing at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  50000 - - - - - -

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