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10 Pfennigs - Gemünden am Main ND
| Iron | 2.28 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gemünden am Main (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.28 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT
10
NACH
★ FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Gemünden am Main was minted during a time when Germany was going through a period of rapid inflation, known as the "Inflation of the 1920s." During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local currencies like the Gemünden am Main 10 Pfennigs coin, to avoid the inflationary pressures of the national currency. This coin, made of iron and weighing 2.28 grams, was one of many local currencies that emerged during this time, and it remains a fascinating piece of history for collectors and numismatists today.