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10 Pfennigs - Karlstadt am Main (Portland Cementfabrik) ND
| Iron | 2.6 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Karlstadt am Main (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding, pearl circle with denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
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Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at the time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of iron was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make the coin more accessible to the general population. This decision was also a reflection of the economic and industrial development of Germany during that time, as the country was rapidly industrializing and becoming a major producer of iron and steel.
