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10 Pfennigs - Mettmann (Wagner and Englert G.M.B.H.) ND
| Iron | 3.26 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mettmann (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1919 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#329021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GÜLTIG BIS 31.DEZ.1919
10
✶ KLEINGELDERSATZ ✶
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Mettmann coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at the time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of iron was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make the coin more accessible to the general population. This decision was also a reflection of the economic and political climate of the time, as the Prussian province of Rhine was experiencing significant economic growth and industrialization. The use of iron in the coin's production was a nod to the region's growing industrial base and its increasing importance in the national economy.
