10 Pfennig - Spiegelau Ernst Petzold Jr. Holzindustrie
| Issuer | Spiegelau, Municipality of |
|---|---|
| Year | |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Men05#23813.2, Men18#29779.2 |
| Obverse description | Pearl rim, legend surrounding with denomination centered |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ERNST PETZOLD Jᴿ. HOLZINDUSTIE 10 ★ SPIEGELAU ★ |
| Reverse description | Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE 10 ★ ★ ★ |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1857974120 |
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Historical Context: This 10 Pfennig from Spiegelau, issued by the Municipality and Ernst Petzold Jr. Holzindustrie, exemplifies German Notgeld. Produced during post-WWI hyperinflation under the Weimar Republic, its lack of a specific year highlights the urgent need for local currency. Zinc composition reflects severe metal shortages, a pragmatic choice to facilitate