10 Pfennigs - Benrath Rud. Chillingworth A.G.
| Issuer | Benrath, Municipality of |
|---|---|
| Year | |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.0 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) | Men18#2237.4 , Hasselmann#53.4 |
| Obverse description | Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | RUD. CHILLINGWORTH A.-G. 10 BENRATH |
| 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 | 1852789340 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 10 Pfennig coin from Benrath, linked to Rud. Chillingworth A.G., exemplifies German Notgeld issued during the turbulent post-World War I era. As the Weimar Republic faced severe economic instability and hyperinflation, municipalities and private companies like Rud. Chillingworth A.G. issued their own currency to