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10 Pfennigs - Bitburg

1919 year
Iron 2.6 g 20.04 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bitburg (Prussian province of Rhine)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1919
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
20.04 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#66990
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding coat of arms

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz]

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs - Bitburg 1919 coin from the City of Bitburg (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Iron weighing 2.6 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1919, just after the end of World War I, when Germany was facing severe economic challenges, including hyperinflation and food shortages. Despite these challenges, the coin was made of iron, which was a relatively valuable material at the time, indicating the importance of maintaining the value of the currency even in difficult times.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1919  - - - - - -

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