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10 Pfennigs - Hamborn
1917 year| Zinc | 2.22 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hamborn (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.22 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.06 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Other source indicate as Mint: Carl Marks, HambornInteresting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Hamborn 1917 coin was minted during a time of 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 - Hamborn 1917 coin was one of these Notgeld coins, and it was issued by the City of Hamborn in the Prussian province of Rhine. Despite the challenges faced by the country at the time, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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