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10 Pfennigs - Frankfurt am Main
1917 year| Zinc | 2.2 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Frankfurt am Main (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with cutouts (With triangular hole punched) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding Coat of Arms
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Frankfurt am Main 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 10 Pfennigs - Frankfurt am Main 1917. These coins were made of zinc, a cheaper metal than the traditional copper or silver, and were designed to be used as small change during this period of economic instability. Despite their low value, these coins are now highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Frankfurt am Main 1917 coin.
