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10 Pfennigs - Berlin Carl Mampe
1914 year| Zinc | 2.2 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with elephant centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GELDERSATZ
✿ WELTKRIEG 1914/17 ✿
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Likörfabrik (liquor factory)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Berlin (Carl Mampe) 1914 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like gold, silver, or copper, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of Germany during World War I. The country was facing a severe shortage of metals, and the government had to resort to using alternative materials like zinc to produce coins. This coin is a unique example of how economic and political factors can shape the design and production of currency.
