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10 Pfennigs - Gnesen ND
1917 year| Zinc | 2.3 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gnesen (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#225356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Gnesen ND (1917) coin was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, the government decided to introduce a new currency, the "Notgeld," which was made up of coins and banknotes that were issued by local authorities and private companies. The 10 Pfennigs - Gnesen ND (1917) coin was one of these Notgeld coins, and it was issued by the City of Gnesen (Posen) in 1917. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1917) | 15308 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Gnesen ND (1917) coin.
