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10 Pfennigs - Landau ND
1917 year| Zinc | 2.05 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Landau in der Pfalz (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 | 2.05 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Pfalz].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Landau ND (1917) coin from the City of Landau in der Pfalz (Federal state of Bavaria) is interesting because it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like silver, gold, or copper, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political conditions of Germany during World War I, when many traditional coinage metals were scarce or unavailable. The use of zinc in this coin also makes it a unique and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
