10 Pfennigs - Sprendlingen (Chr. Strunck and Sohn) ND front 10 Pfennigs - Sprendlingen (Chr. Strunck and Sohn) ND back
10 Pfennigs - Sprendlingen (Chr. Strunck and Sohn) ND photo
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10 Pfennigs - Sprendlingen (Chr. Strunck and Sohn) ND

 
Iron 2.4 g 20.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Sprendlingen in Rheinhessen (Federal state of Hesse)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
20.1 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#179073
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB
Fa.: Düngemittelfabrik (Fertilizer factory)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at the time, as most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold. The use of iron in the production of coins was often associated with times of economic hardship or war, as it was a cheaper alternative to other metals. The fact that the 10 Pfennigs - Sprendlingen coin was made of iron suggests that it may have been produced during a time of economic constraint or scarcity of other metals.