10 Pfennigs - Münchberg 1918 front 10 Pfennigs - Münchberg 1918 back
10 Pfennigs - Münchberg 1918 photo
© D. MANN 2011

10 Pfennigs - Münchberg

1918 year
Zinc 2.4 g 22.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Münchberg (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
22.3 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#26146
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding Coat of Arms

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs - Münchberg 1918 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 10 Pfennigs - Münchberg 1918 coin, which was issued by the City of Münchberg in Bavaria. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that highlights the economic challenges faced by Germany during World War I and its aftermath.