10 Pfennigs - Mücheln (Anhaltische Kohlenwerke) ND front 10 Pfennigs - Mücheln (Anhaltische Kohlenwerke) ND back
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10 Pfennigs - Mücheln (Anhaltische Kohlenwerke) ND

 
Zinc 2 g 20.8 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Mücheln (Prussian province of Saxony)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
2 g
Diameter
20.8 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#89511
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB

Fa: Braunkohlenindustrie

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs coin from Mücheln (Anhaltische Kohlenwerke) ND is interesting because it was made of zinc, which is a relatively rare metal for coins, especially in the early 20th century when this coin was minted. Zinc coins were often used in Germany during this time period as a substitute for copper or nickel coins, which were in short supply due to the war effort. This coin is a unique example of how the metal composition of coins can vary depending on historical circumstances.