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10 Pfennigs - Burgsteinfurt
1917 year| Zinc | 2.2 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Burgsteinfurt (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 | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#190945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend and Oak Wreath surrounding denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westfalen]/!\ contradiction : FUNCK : Adam Donner ; MENZEL ; Heinrich Kissing /!\
Interesting fact
Despite being made of zinc, which is a relatively inexpensive metal, the 10 Pfennigs - Burgsteinfurt 1917 coin is quite rare and valuable among collectors. In fact, some mint-condition examples of this coin have been known to sell for thousands of dollars at auction. This is likely due to the coin's historical significance, as it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Germany, including World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item for those interested in numismatics and German history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 19734 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Burgsteinfurt 1917 coin.
