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10 Pfennigs - Northeim
1918 year| Iron | 2.5 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Northeim (notgeld) (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
◉ KRIEGSNOTGELD ◉
10
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hannover].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Northeim 1918 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in the production of coins was a result of the scarcity of other metals during World War I, and it was a common practice in Germany during this period. This coin, along with others made of iron, was known as "Notgeld" (emergency money) and was used as a substitute for regular currency.
