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10 Pfennigs - Werne a. d. Lippe
1920 year| Iron | 3.7 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Werne an der Lippe (notgeld) (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 | Iron |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#158444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Werne a. d. Lippe 1920 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in the production of this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time, as Germany was experiencing hyperinflation and there was a shortage of more traditional coinage metals. The decision to use iron was likely a practical one, as it was a readily available and affordable material. Despite its humble composition, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for hundreds of dollars.
