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10 Pfennigs - Frankfurt an der Oder
1917 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Frankfurt an der Oder (notgeld) (Prussian province of Brandenburg) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
10
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Brandenburg]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Frankfurt an der Oder 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 Germany during World War I, when many traditional coinage metals were scarce or unavailable. The use of zinc in this coin and other notgeld coins issued during this period helped to fill the need for small denomination currency, but also made them more prone to corrosion and wear.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Frankfurt an der Oder 1917 coin.
