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10 Pfennigs - Hamm
1917 year| Zinc | 2.0 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hamm (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
10
✽ ✽ 1917 ✽ ✽
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Hamm 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 the time. The First World War had caused a shortage of traditional coinage metals, leading to the use of alternative materials like zinc and aluminum in the production of coins. This coin is a unique example of how the needs of war and economic necessity can drive innovation in currency design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 155060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Hamm 1917 coin.
