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10 Pfennigs - Hattingen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.3 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hattingen (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 | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding oak wreath with denomination and date centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Hattingen 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to the country's involvement in World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, the government had to print more money to keep up with the increasing prices, leading to a surge in the production of coins like the 10 Pfennigs - Hattingen 1917. Despite its low denomination, this coin is a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Hattingen 1917 coin.