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10 Pfennigs - Karlsruhe (Louis L. Stern and Co) ND
| Zinc | 2.7 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Karlsruhe (Federal state of Baden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Exportgeschaft
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Karlsruhe (Louis L. Stern and Co) ND coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in the early 1920s, a period of hyperinflation in Germany, when the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local currencies like the 10 Pfennigs coin, which was issued by the City of Karlsruhe. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.