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10 Pfennigs - Mühlhausen in Thüringen
1917 year| Iron | 2.6 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mühlhausen (Thuringia) (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with millrind centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
★ ★ 1917 ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
A millrind or simply rind is an iron support for the upper ("runner") stone in a pair of millstones.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs coin from Mühlhausen in Thüringen, issued in 1917, is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but due to the wartime economy and metal shortages, the German government had to use alternative materials like iron and zinc to produce coins. This coin is a rare example of a coin made of iron and has a unique historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Mühlhausen in Thüringen 1917 coin.
