10 Pfennigs - Offenbach (Mainwerke G.m.b.H.) ND front 10 Pfennigs - Offenbach (Mainwerke G.m.b.H.) ND back
10 Pfennigs - Offenbach (Mainwerke G.m.b.H.) ND photo
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10 Pfennigs - Offenbach (Mainwerke G.m.b.H.) ND

 
Zinc 1.4 g 18.1 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Offenbach am Main (Federal state of Hesse)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
18.1 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#349514
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAINWERKE G.m.b.H.
10
★ OFFENBACH A.M. ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The 10 Pfennigs coin was introduced in 1948, shortly after World War II, as part of a series of coins designed to help stabilize the German economy. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item, with some mintage years selling for high prices at auction.