10 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals ND front 10 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals ND back
10 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals ND photo
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10 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals ND

 
Iron 2.1 g 20.6 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Ziegenhals (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.1 g
Diameter
20.6 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#343643
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Ziegenhals ND coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Prussia. The coin was issued in the late 19th century, a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization in the region. The iron content of the coin reflects the increasing importance of industry and trade in the region, as well as the growing need for a standardized currency system. Despite its small denomination, the coin is a tangible reminder of the complex historical context in which it was created.