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10 Pfennigs - Burg auf Fehmarn
1917 year| Iron | 3.2 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Burg auf Fehmarn (Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
10
✶ 1917 ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Schleswig-Holstein]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Burg auf Fehmarn 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the early 1920s. The coin's iron composition was a result of the wartime economy and the lack of available metals, and it was one of the few coins that were produced during this time that did not have a portrait of a king or emperor. Instead, it features the image of a medieval castle, which is a nod to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is a valuable collector's item today, with some mint-condition pieces selling for hundreds of euros.
