10 Pfennigs - Briesen 1918 front 10 Pfennigs - Briesen 1918 back
10 Pfennigs - Briesen 1918 photo
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak

10 Pfennigs - Briesen

1918 year
Iron - 21.7 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Briesen in Westpreußen (Prussian province of West Prussia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Diameter
21.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#299201
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Legend surrounding with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STADT BRIESEN WESTP.
10
PF.
1918

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Briesen 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, many cities and towns, including Briesen, began issuing their own local currencies, like this 10 Pfennigs coin, to address the shortage of small change and to stabilize the local economy. This coin, made of iron, was one of the many emergency currencies issued during this time, and it remains a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  20284 - - - - - -

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