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10 Pfennigs - Aschaffenburg
1917 year| Iron | 2.6 g | 21.6 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#421021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend circling pearl circle with Coat of Arms centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN ASCAFFINBVRG SIGILLVM CIVIVM
Edge
Plain
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 facing severe inflation and the coin's iron composition was a result of the government's effort to reduce the cost of production. Despite its humble material, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.