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10 Pfennigs - Heldrungen (Gewerkschaft Heldrungen II) ND
| Zinc | 1.9 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Heldrungen (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#99096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl circle, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Provinz Sachsen]The trade union "Heldrungen II" belonged to the company "Deutsche Kaliwerke". Founding date: 18 July 1901.
The facilities of the union Heldrungen II with the shaft Heldrungen II (also called Shaft "Anna") were located directly south of Oberheldrungen (Kyffhäuserkreis, Thuringia). Size: 23.907 km². The potash mining began in 1905. In 1924 the mine was shut down.
Interesting fact
The Heldrungen 10 Pfennigs coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. At that time, the value of the German mark was plummeting, and the government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the increasing prices. This led to the creation of many different types of coins, including the Heldrungen 10 Pfennigs, which was minted in 1922. Despite its low denomination, the coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
