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10 Pfennigs - Bottrop
1917 year| Iron | 3.88 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bottrop (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#41060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
10
・ PFENNIG ・
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Gemeinde bzw. Stadt, Westfalen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Bottrop 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to produce coins with lower denominations, such as the 10 Pfennigs, to keep up with the rapidly increasing prices. Despite being made of iron and having a relatively low value, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, given its historical significance and the fact that many of these coins were likely lost or destroyed over time.
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 - Bottrop 1917 coin.
