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10 Pfennigs - Laufen
1918 year| Iron | 2.3 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | District of Laufen (Bavaria) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Solid line rim, legend half circled below Saint Rupertus
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RVPERTI WINKEL
19 18
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Bezirksamt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Laufen 1918 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 10 Pfennigs - Laufen 1918 coin. This coin was issued by the District of Laufen in Bavaria as a temporary solution to the currency shortage, and it was only valid for use within the district. Despite its humble origins, the 10 Pfennigs - Laufen 1918 coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
