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10 Pfennigs - Höchstadt an der Aisch Josef Dresel
1917 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Höchstadt (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 | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#275820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Fa: Kolonialwarenhandlung(Menzel: BBB)
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Höchstadt an der Aisch, issued in 1917, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual imperial eagle or other national symbols, it depicts a portrait of Josef Dresel, a local poet and historian who was born and raised in Höchstadt. This coin was part of a special series issued to commemorate Dresel's 100th birthday, and it's a rare example of a coin that honors a local figure rather than a national leader or symbol.
