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10 Pfennigs - Guben
1917 year| Zinc | 1.9 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Guben (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 | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#113832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Brandenburg].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Guben, issued in 1917, is interesting because 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 case was likely due to the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials. This coin is a unique example of how the scarcity of resources during World War I led to innovative solutions in coin production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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