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10 Pfennigs - Ahlen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.26 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ahlen (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65215 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Beaded rim, legend and date surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
10
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Ahlen 1917 coin from the City of Ahlen (notgeld) in the Prussian province of Westphalia is interesting because it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time, as zinc was a cheaper and more readily available material. This coin is a unique example of how the scarcity of certain metals during times of war or economic hardship can lead to the use of alternative materials in coin production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Ahlen 1917 coin.