Record ID: LANCUM-314B71
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Modern iron coin dating from AD1918. In 1918, the Rhineland town of Duren issued ten pfennig notgeld honouring the veterans of World War I. Another, even more common, variety (Funck 105.8) exists without the "SD" under the soldier's chin. Recorded mintage: 501,500 (Funck 105.7) and 1,100,750 (Funck 105.8). Specification: steel, 23.8 mm diameter. Catalog reference: Funck 105.7. Source: Funck, Walter, Die Notmunzen der deutschen Städte, Gemeinden, Kreise, Länder, etc.; Band 1: Standardkatalog der amtlichen Ausgaben 1916-1921, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Geitl Verlag, 2000.
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 7th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Windermere', grid reference and parish protected.