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10 Pfennigs - Frankenstein
1917 year| Iron | 2.7 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Frankenstein (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#191849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above coat of arms, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPARMARKE
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadtsparkasse, Schlesien]Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Frankenstein 1917 coin from the City of Frankenstein (Silesia) features a unique design, depicting a portrait of a Frankenstein's monster, which is a fictional creature created by Mary Shelley in her 1818 novel. This coin is one of the few coins in the world that features a monster or a fictional character.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 77641 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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