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10 Pfennigs - Schönebeck (Zündhutfabrik S.B.) ND
| Zinc | 1.8 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schönebeck an der Elbe (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#294924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBS.B. = Sellier & Bellot
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at the time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this case was likely a cost-saving measure, as zinc was a less expensive metal. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still has a unique and interesting history, being produced in the city of Schönebeck an der Elbe in the Prussian province of Saxony.
