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10 Pfennigs - Letmathe
1917 year| Iron | 3.10 g | 20.4 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Letmathe (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 | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 20.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#345179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination and date flanked by oak branches
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Letmathe 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 iron composition was a result of the wartime economy and the lack of available metals, and it was one of the few coins that were produced during this time that still maintained a relatively low denomination. Despite its low value, the coin is now considered a rare and collectible item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece for numismatists to study and collect.
