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10 Pfennigs - Lichtenfels ND
1920 year| Zinc | 1.92 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lichtenfels in Oberfranken (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.92 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMÜNZE
10
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Lichtenfels, minted in 1920, is interesting because it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, when the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing. As a result, many cities and towns, including Lichtenfels, issued their own emergency currency, like this 10 Pfennigs coin, to serve as a stable alternative to the devalued national currency. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 1.92 grams, was used as a means of payment in the city of Lichtenfels and surrounding areas, and it remains a unique and valuable collector's item today.
