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10 Pfennigs - Weida
1918 year| Iron | 2.5 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Weida (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach) (Federal state of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Weida 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to produce coins with lower denominations, such as the 10 Pfennigs, to keep up with the increasing demand for small change. Despite being made of iron and having a relatively low value, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, given its historical significance and the fact that many of these coins were likely lost or destroyed over time.
