10 Pfennigs (Bank of German States) 1949 front 10 Pfennigs (Bank of German States) 1949 back
10 Pfennigs (Bank of German States) 1949 photo
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10 Pfennigs Bank of German States

1949 year
Brass clad steel 4 g 21.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1949
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10&nbspDEM)
Currency
Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
Brass clad steel
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 2001
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#3425
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

Face value between two rye ears and the mintmark at the top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
G
10
PFENNIG

Engraver: Adolf Jäger

Edge

Smooth. Brass plating partly stretched over steel core.

Comment

1949D 2 different rye ears