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10 Pfennigs - Burgsteinfurt
1917 year| Iron | 3.05 g | 20.5 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 3.05 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#227987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend and Oak Wreath surrounding denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Burgsteinfurt 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. To combat this issue, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld" (emergency money), which included coins like the 10 Pfennigs - Burgsteinfurt 1917, made of iron and with a low denomination, to help alleviate the economic burden on the population.
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.
