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10 Pfennigs - Bonn-Siegkreis
1917 year| Zinc | 2.1 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | Districts of Bonn and Sieg (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 |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding oak branches flanking denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency : [Stadt-, Land- und Siegkreis, Rheinprovinz]
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Bonn-Siegkreis, issued in 1917, is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic hardship and war effort, and its zinc composition was a departure from the usual copper or silver used in coinage. This coin was also part of a larger series of emergency issues by the Prussian province of Rhine during World War I, highlighting the impact of the war on the country's economy and currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Bonn-Siegkreis 1917 coin.
