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10 Pfennigs - Bamberg
1917 year| Zinc | 2.7 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bamberg (notgeld) (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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
✭
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Bamberg 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 the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this inflation, the government issued "notgeld" (emergency money) like this coin, which was made of cheaper materials like zinc and had a lower face value than regular coins. This coin is a rare example of a local currency issued during this time, and its design features the city's coat of arms and a stylized image of a lion.
