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10 Pfennigs - Meppen Heseper Torfwerk G.M.B.H.
1917 year| Zinc | 2.1 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Meppen (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#282557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
✢ 1917 ✢
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Meppen (Heseper Torfwerk G.M.B.H.) 1917 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time, as zinc was a cheaper and more readily available material. This choice of material also highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Meppen during a time of economic hardship.
