10 Pfennigs - Coburg 1917 front 10 Pfennigs - Coburg 1917 back
10 Pfennigs - Coburg 1917 photo
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10 Pfennigs - Coburg

1917 year
Zinc 2.3 g 20.7 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Coburg (Saxe-Coburg and Gotha) (Federal state of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha)
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
2.3 g
Diameter
20.7 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27602
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
✭ ✭ ✭

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Stadt, Sachsen-Coburg].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Coburg 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1917, during the midst of World War I, and its production was likely impacted by the war effort. Additionally, the coin was issued by the City of Coburg, which was part of the Saxe-Coburg and Gotha duchy, a region that was known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.