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10 Pfennigs - Dortmund
1917 year| Zinc | 2.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Dortmund (notgeld) (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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination in octagon centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
10
PFG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westfalen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Dortmund 1917 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time. The First World War had caused a shortage of traditional coinage metals, leading to the use of alternative materials like zinc and aluminum in the production of coins. This coin is a unique example of how the needs of war and economic scarcity can shape the design and production of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Dortmund 1917 coin.
