10 Pfennigs - Teisnach (Papierfabrik A. G.) ND front 10 Pfennigs - Teisnach (Papierfabrik A. G.) ND back
10 Pfennigs - Teisnach (Papierfabrik A. G.) ND photo
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10 Pfennigs - Teisnach (Papierfabrik A. G.) ND

 
Zinc 2.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Market town of Teisnach (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
2.2 g
Size
19.3 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#185259
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, denomination and city name.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
TEISNACH

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs coin from Teisnach, Bavaria, is notable for its unique design, which features a stylized image of a paper mill, reflecting the town's history as a center of papermaking. The coin's design was created by the artist Erich Mendelsohn, who was known for his modernist style and his use of geometric shapes and clean lines. The coin's design has made it a popular collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of modern art.