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10 Pfennigs - Kelheim a. D.
1917 year| Zinc (exists also nickel plated) | 1.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kelheim 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 (exists also nickel plated) |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#217340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ NOTGELD ✠
10
PFENNIG
● 1917 ●
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Kelheim a. D. 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's low denomination and metal composition (zinc or nickel-plated) reflect the economic constraints of the time, as the government struggled to produce coins with more valuable metals like silver or gold. Despite its low value, the coin remains a unique piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the German people during a period of economic hardship.
