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10 Pfennigs - Lüdenscheid
1917 year| Iron | 3.3 g | 22.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lüdenscheid (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
10
✶ PFENNIG ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Similar to F#309.2 1918 issue but without flanking "A"sInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Lüdenscheid 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm II, who ruled Germany from 1888 to 1918. During this period, Germany was experiencing rapid industrialization and urbanization, which led to a significant increase in the demand for currency. As a result, the German government had to produce more coins to meet the growing demand, and the 10 Pfennigs - Lüdenscheid 1917 coin was one of the coins that were minted during this time. Despite the challenges faced by Germany during this period, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Lüdenscheid 1917 coin.
