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10 Pfennigs - Calw
1918 year| Iron | 2.9 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Calw (Federal state of Württemberg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#156238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEG UND NOT UNS DIES GEBOT 1917
10
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Calw 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to produce smaller denomination coins, like the 10 Pfennigs, to keep up with the increasing demand for small change. Despite being made of iron, which was a cheaper metal than the traditional silver or gold, the coin still had a relatively high face value, reflecting the severe inflation that Germany was experiencing at the time.
