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10 Pfennigs - Nürnberg (Rud. Chillingworth A.G.) ND
| Zinc | 2.1 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Nuremberg (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#288356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
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Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Nuremberg (Federal state of Bavaria) was minted during a time when Germany was going through a period of hyperinflation. In 1923, the year this coin was minted, inflation in Germany had reached a staggering 200,000,000,000%! As a result, the value of the German mark had plummeted, and everyday items like bread and milk became prohibitively expensive for many people. The 10 Pfennigs coin, made of zinc and weighing only 2.1 grams, was a small denomination coin that was widely used during this time, as many people could not afford to use higher denomination coins or banknotes. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the 10 Pfennigs coin remains a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
