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10 Pfennigs - Leipzig (Automobil and Aviatik A.G. Heiterblick) ND
| Zinc | 2.3 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 | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding, pearl circle with denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBAutomobil & Aviatik AG was a German aircraft manufacturer during World War I. The company was established at Mülhausen (today in France) in 1909 and soon became one of the country's leading producers of aircraft. It relocated to Freiburg in 1914 and to Leipzig in 1916 and established a subsidiary in Vienna as Österreichisch-Ungarische Flugzeugfabrik Aviatik. During the war, the company became best known for its reconnaissance aircraft, the B.I and B.II, although the Austro-Hungarian subsidiary also produced a number of its own designs, including fighters such as the D.I.
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a unique design that showcases the city of Leipzig's rich history in the automotive and aviation industries. The coin's design includes an image of a vintage car and an airplane, which represents the city's pioneering spirit in transportation technology. This design was specifically chosen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Automobil and Aviatik A.G. Heiterblick company, which was founded in Leipzig in 1910.
