10 Pfennigs - Langerfeld (Alb. and E. Henkels) ND front 10 Pfennigs - Langerfeld (Alb. and E. Henkels) ND back
10 Pfennigs - Langerfeld (Alb. and E. Henkels) ND photo
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10 Pfennigs - Langerfeld (Alb. and E. Henkels) ND

 
Iron 2.6 g 20.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Langerfeld (Prussian province of Rhine)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
20.8 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#278902
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding, beaded circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★★★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB

Fa: Spitzen-und Besatzfabrik

Interesting 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, as most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in the production of coins was often seen as a sign of economic hardship or war-time scarcity, as it was a cheaper and more readily available material than other metals.