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10 Pfennigs - Gostyn
1917 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gostyn (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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#179918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Posen]Variations in a & b
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Gostyn, issued in 1917, is interesting because it was produced 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, many merchants and traders began to use foreign currencies, like the US dollar, instead of the German mark. The government responded by introducing new coins, like the 10 Pfennigs coin, made of cheaper materials like zinc, to help stabilize the economy. Despite these efforts, the inflation continued, and the value of the German mark continued to drop. This coin serves as a reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during World War I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Gostyn 1917 coin.
