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10 Pfennigs - Eggenfelden
1921 year| Zinc | 2.58 g | 21.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Eggenfelden (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.58 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#154701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Hamster
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HAMSTER
HEIL
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Eggenfelden, Bavaria, 1921, made of zinc, weighing 2.58g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, when the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing. To combat this, the government issued new coins with lower denominations, such as the 10 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany in the early 20th century.