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10 Pfennigs - Bitterfeld Bankverein G.m.u.H
1917 year| Zinc | 1.9 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bitterfeld (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD KREIS BITTERFELD
✦ 1917 ✦
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Provinz Sachsen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Bitterfeld (Bankverein G.m.u.H) 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which was backed by the value of gold and other precious metals. The 10 Pfennigs coin was part of this Notgeld currency, and it was designed to be a more stable alternative to the rapidly depreciating paper marks. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Bitterfeld (Bankverein G.m.u.H) 1917 coin.