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10 Pfennigs - Arnsberg
1917 year| Zinc | 1.69 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Arnsberg (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 | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.96 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Beaded rim, legend surrounds denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westfalen]Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Arnsberg 1917 coin from the City of Arnsberg (Prussian province of Westphalia) made of Zinc weighing 1.69 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic hardship and war effort in Germany. The use of zinc, a cheaper metal, was a substitute for the usual copper or silver coins, which were in short supply due to the war effort. This coin is a representation of the economic and political challenges faced by Germany during World War I.
