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10 Pfennigs - Cassel
1917 year| Iron | 3.2 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
10
✿ PFENNIG ✿
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Cassel 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) dropped significantly, leading to a period of hyperinflation. As a result, many coins like the 10 Pfennigs - Cassel 1917 were minted with a low denomination but made of cheaper metals like iron, rather than more valuable metals like gold or silver, to keep production costs down. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that 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 - Cassel 1917 coin.
