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10 Pfennigs - Mühldorf-Neumarkt am Rott
1917 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | District of Mühldorf-Neumarkt an der Rott (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
10
✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Distriktsparkasse, Bayern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The year 1917 saw the country in the midst of World War I, and the government was struggling to finance the war effort. As a result, they introduced a new currency, the "Papiermark," which was backed by gold but not convertible to gold. This coin, the 10 Pfennigs, was part of this new currency system and was used to help alleviate the shortage of small change in circulation. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a fascinating piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the German people.