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10 Pfennigs - Letmathe
1917 year| Zinc | 2.40 g | 20.3 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 | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.40 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
10
• ✠ • PFENNIG • ✠ •
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Gemeinde, Westfalen].
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. The country was facing severe inflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 10 Pfennigs - Letmathe 1917. These coins were made of zinc, a cheaper metal than the traditional copper or silver, and were designed to be used for small transactions. Despite their low value, these coins played an important role in helping to stabilize the German economy during a difficult period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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