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10 Pfennigs - Giessen
1918 year| Zinc | 1.84 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Giessen (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.84 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen]Planchet variations 0.6-1.0mm
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Giessen 1918 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). 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 Notgeld (emergency money) and foreign currencies. The 10 Pfennigs - Giessen 1918 coin, made of zinc and weighing 1.84 grams, was one of the few coins that remained in circulation during this time, and it became a symbol of stability and hope for the German people.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Giessen 1918 coin.