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10 Pfennigs - Höchstädt a. D.
1917 year| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Höchstädt an der Donau (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 | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
10
✶ ✶ ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Höchstädt an der Donau, issued in 1917, was part of a series of coins minted during World War I to help finance the war effort. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold, and it weighed 1.6 grams. Despite its small size and value, this coin is still considered a valuable collector's item today, particularly among numismatists who specialize in German coins.
