10 Pfennigs - Hassfurt 1917 front 10 Pfennigs - Hassfurt 1917 back
10 Pfennigs - Hassfurt 1917 photo
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10 Pfennigs - Hassfurt

1917 year
Zinc 1.75 g 20.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Haßfurt (Federal state of Bavaria)
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
1.75 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#16550
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding legend with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSJAHR
10
★ 1917 ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs - Hassfurt 1917 coin from the City of Haßfurt (Federal state of Bavaria) made of Zinc weighing 1.75 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1917, during World War I, when the country was experiencing severe economic difficulties, including inflation and food shortages. Despite these challenges, the coin was still made of zinc, which was a relatively inexpensive material, indicating that the government was trying to conserve resources for the war effort. This coin is a small but tangible reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by the people of Germany during this time.