10 Pfennigs - Werden ND front 10 Pfennigs - Werden ND back
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10 Pfennigs - Werden ND

 
Zinc 3.2 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Werden (Prussian province of Rhine)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
23.0 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36382
Rarity index
41%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
10
★ PFENNIG ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Nickel-clad issues exist under the same F#.

Funck№595.1e: slash of "1" point between the leg of "K," slash of "1" slightly bent, "1" is under "E" and 8.2 mm high, bottom line of "1" is 4.2 mm long.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs coin from Werden (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 3.2g is interesting because it was produced during a time when zinc coins were not commonly used in Germany. In fact, this coin was one of the first zinc coins to be introduced in Germany, and it was only produced for a short period of time, making it a rare and unique piece in the history of German numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND  150000 - - - - - -

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