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10 Pfennigs - Lassan Carl Duden
1918 year| Zinc | 1.4 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lassan (Prussian province of Pomerania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#280575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELD-ERSATZMARKE
10
1918
●
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Manufakturwarenhandlung
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Lassan (Prussian province of Pomerania) made of Zinc weighing 1.4 g is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. In 1918, Germany was facing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark had decreased significantly. As a result, many cities and towns, including Lassan, began issuing their own local currencies, like this 10 Pfennigs coin, to address the shortage of small change and to stabilize the local economy. This coin is a rare example of a local currency issued during this time period and is a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
