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10 Pfennigs - Erbendorf
1917 year| Zinc | 1.74 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erbendorf (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.74 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#325330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT
10
NACH
★ FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Erbendorf 1917 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924), 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, many German cities, including Erbendorf, issued their own coins, like the 10 Pfennigs, to serve as a stable alternative to the rapidly devaluing national currency.
