10 Pfennig - Deggendorf

Issuer Deggendorf, City of
Year 1919
Type Emergency coin
Value 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency Mark (1914-1924)
Composition Iron
Weight 2.75 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Funck#90.5
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering * STADTGEMEINDE DEGGENDORF * 1919
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering GILTIG BIS 6 MONATE NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS 10
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1919 - -
Numisquare ID 1984883750
Additional information

Historical Context: The 1919 Deggendorf 10 Pfennig iron coin originates from Germany's turbulent post-World War I era. Issued by the city of Deggendorf, a Bavarian municipality, this piece represents Notgeld, or emergency money. Severe metal shortages and rampant inflation during the nascent Weimar Republic compelled local authorities to issue their

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