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10 Pfennigs - Bad Bertrich
1917 year| Zinc | - | 19.8 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Bad Bertrich (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Diameter | 19.8 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#97819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Gemeinde, Rheinprovinz]Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Bad Bertrich 1917 coin is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation, and the government was struggling to maintain the value of its currency. Despite these challenges, the municipality of Bad Bertrich was able to issue its own local currency, made of zinc, which was a more affordable and accessible material than other metals. This coin is a unique example of how local communities adapted to the economic conditions of the time and found ways to continue issuing currency despite the challenges.
