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10 Pfennigs - Eschweiler (Lynen and Co) ND
| Zinc | 1.7 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Eschweiler (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 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#321139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WECHSEL-MARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Kabelfabrik
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Eschweiler (Lynen and Co) ND coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political conditions of the time, as zinc was a cheaper and more readily available material. This choice of material also speaks to the coin's intended use as a low-denomination coin for everyday transactions, as it was not intended to be a high-value coin.
