10 Pfennigs - Lauenburg an der Elbe 1917 front 10 Pfennigs - Lauenburg an der Elbe 1917 back
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10 Pfennigs - Lauenburg an der Elbe

1917 year
Iron 1.3 g 23.1 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Lauenburg an der Elbe (Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein)
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
Iron
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
23.1 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole (Hole 4mm)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#308227
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Mirror Image from obverse

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Lauenburg an der Elbe 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, many merchants and traders began to use foreign currencies, like the Lauenburg pfennig, as an alternative to the German mark. This coin, made of iron and weighing only 1.3 grams, was a tangible representation of the economic challenges faced by Germany during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  6000 - - - - - -

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