10 Pfennigs - Mainz 1917 front 10 Pfennigs - Mainz 1917 back
10 Pfennigs - Mainz 1917 photo
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10 Pfennigs - Mainz

1917 year
Zinc - 20.9 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Mainz (Federal state of Hesse)
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
Diameter
20.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#82246
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen]
Contemporary cast counterfeit. The original coin is octagonal.

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs coin from Mainz, 1917, made of zinc, is a rare and valuable collector's item due to its historical significance and limited mintage.