© D. Mann
© D. Mann
10 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid
1920 year| Aluminium | 0.9 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wattenscheid (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17149 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Linked diamond rim surrounding mining scene.
Lettering: KOHLE SCHAFFT GOLD!
Translation: COAL MAKES GOLD!
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid 1920 coin is that it was made of aluminum, which was a unusual choice for coins at that time. Aluminum was not widely used in coinage until the late 19th century, and it was still relatively rare in the early 20th century. The use of aluminum in this coin reflects the efforts of the Prussian province of Westphalia to reduce the cost of coin production during a time of economic turmoil.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Wattenscheid 1920 coin.
