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10 Pfennigs - Laufen ND
1918 year| Zinc | 2.78 g | 23.0 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 | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.78 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding salt barrel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOTGELD DES RUPERTIWINKELS ⊚
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Bezirksamt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Laufen ND (1918) coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). 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 notgeld (emergency money) and foreign currencies. The 10 Pfennigs - Laufen ND (1918) coin, made of zinc and weighing 2.78 grams, was one of the few coins that remained in circulation during this time, and it became a symbol of stability and hope for the German people.
