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10 Pfennigs - Elberfeld
1917 year| Zinc | 2.5 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Elberfeld (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
10
∙ Pfennig ∙
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz]Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Elberfeld 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to the country's involvement in World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, the 10 Pfennigs coin was one of the lowest denomination coins in circulation at the time, and its value was not much higher than the cost of producing it. Despite this, the coin still features a unique design, with the image of a crowned eagle on one side and the number 10 on the other, and it remains a collectible item for numismatists today.
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 - Elberfeld 1917 coin.
