© D. MANN 2011
© D. MANN 2011
10 Pfennigs - Cassel
1917 year| Zinc | 2.7 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kassel (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
10
✿ PFENNIG ✿
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau]Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Cassel 1917 coin from the City of Kassel (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) made of Zinc weighing 2.7 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1917, during World War I, when the country was experiencing severe economic strain and inflation. The use of zinc, a cheaper metal, instead of the traditional copper or silver, was a result of the wartime economy and the need to conserve resources. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains its historical significance and value to collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 178000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Cassel 1917 coin.
