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10 Pfennigs - Aschaffenburg
1917 year| Zinc | 2.1 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Aschaffenburg (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#28789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Legend circling pearl circle with Coat of Arms centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN ASCAFFINBVRG SIGILLVM CIVIVM
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Aschaffenburg 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was plummeting. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 10 Pfennigs - Aschaffenburg 1917. These coins were made of zinc, a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold, and were designed to be used as small change in everyday transactions. Despite their humble origins, these coins have become sought-after collectibles among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 552742 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Aschaffenburg 1917 coin.
