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10 Pfennigs - Alsfeld
1917 year| Zinc | 2.1 g | 19.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Alsfeld (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen]Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Alsfeld 1917 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 10 Pfennigs - Alsfeld 1917 coin. This coin was issued by the City of Alsfeld in the federal state of Hesse, and it was made of zinc, which was a more affordable material than traditional metals like silver or gold. Despite its humble origins, the 10 Pfennigs - Alsfeld 1917 coin remains a fascinating piece of history for collectors and numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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