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10 Pfennigs - Berlin (A. Wertheim) ND
| Zinc | - | 22.6 mm |
| Location | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | Wertheim Retail stores (A. Wertheim) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#194457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl circle with denomination centered with three stars below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WERTMARKE
10
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Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBIn 1875 Abraham (Aka Adolf)and Ida Wertheim opened a small retail store in Eastern Germany. In the ensuing years that store grew into a department store empire.
The Wertheim store on Leipziger Platz in Berlin, seen after 1926.
https://www.osenlaw.com/case/wertheim-case. At the link you can read about the family and their stuggels as Jewish Store oweners in Nazi Germany.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin was part of the German Empire's coinage system during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The coin was minted in several cities, including Berlin, and features the image of a crowned eagle on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the denomination and the mint mark. The use of zinc in the coin's composition was a common practice during this period, as it was a relatively inexpensive and durable material. However, the zinc content in the coin caused some controversy, as it was believed to be harmful to people's health. As a result, the coin was eventually replaced with a new design made of a different material.
