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10 Pfennigs - Leipzig (Adolf Bleichert and Co) ND
| Zinc | 2.2 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Leipzig (Federal state of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Drahtseilbahnenfabrik
Bleichert, short for Adolf Bleichert & Co., was a German engineering firm founded in 1874 by Adolf Bleichert. The company dominated the aerial wire ropeway industry during the first half of the 20th century, and its portfolio included cranes, electric cars, elevators, and mining and ship-loading equipment.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Leipzig (Adolf Bleichert and Co) ND coin was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in the late 1920s, a period of hyperinflation in Germany, which saw the value of the German mark plummet. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the Rentenmark, which was pegged to gold and helped to stabilize the economy. The 10 Pfennigs - Leipzig (Adolf Bleichert and Co) ND coin was one of the coins that were minted during this time, and it features a unique design that reflects the economic and political climate of the time.
