© D. Mann 2011
© D. Mann 2011
10 Pfennigs - Leutenberg in Thüringen
1918 year| Zinc | 2.2 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Leutenberg (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt) (Federal state of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding a view of Friedensburg
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Leutenberg in Thüringen 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was plummeting. In response, many cities and states began issuing their own emergency currency, including the City of Leutenberg. The 10 Pfennigs coin was part of this emergency currency issue and was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, due to the shortage of other metals during this time. Despite its low value, the coin is now a rare and sought-after collector's item.
