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10 Pfennigs - Northeim

1920 year
Zinc 2.2 g 20.1 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Northeim (notgeld) (Prussian province of Hanover)
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
2.2 g
Diameter
20.1 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#226476
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
◉ KRIEGSNOTGELD ◉
10
PFENNIG

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Northeim 1920 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this case was likely due to its low cost and durability. This coin is a great example of how the economic conditions and technological advancements of a particular time and place can influence the design and production of currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1920  - - - - - -

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