10 Pfennigs - Schlierbach (Wächtersbacher Steingutfabrik G.m.b.H) ND front 10 Pfennigs - Schlierbach (Wächtersbacher Steingutfabrik G.m.b.H) ND back
10 Pfennigs - Schlierbach (Wächtersbacher Steingutfabrik G.m.b.H) ND photo
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10 Pfennigs - Schlierbach (Wächtersbacher Steingutfabrik G.m.b.H) ND

 
Zinc 2.6 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Schlierbach (Hesse-Nassau) (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
22.0 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33372
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of zinc, which is a relatively soft and corrosion-prone metal. This makes it unusual compared to other coins of the time, which were often made of more durable metals like copper or silver. Despite this, the zinc used in the 10 Pfennigs coin was still able to withstand the wear and tear of circulation and remains a unique feature of this particular coin.