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10 Pfennigs - Pirmasens
1919 year| Iron | 4.2 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Pirmasens (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
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Edge
Plain
Comment
While the image of a woman's boot may seem surprising at first, Pirmasens is home to Peter Kaiser Shoes, Europe’s oldest women’s shoe manufacturer.Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Pirmasens 1919 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924). 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 - Pirmasens 1919 coin. This coin, made of iron and weighing 4.2 grams, was issued by the City of Pirmasens in Bavaria and was used as a form of local currency during this time. Despite its humble origins, the 10 Pfennigs - Pirmasens 1919 coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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