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10 Pfennigs - Neumarkt Schlesien
1917 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Neumarkt (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Stadtsparkasse Neumarkt Schlesien |
| 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 | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with coat of arms centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPARMARKE
✿ ✿ ✿ 1917 ✿ ✿ ✿
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadtsparkasse, Schlesien].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Neumarkt (Schlesien) 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1917, during the midst of World War I, and its production was likely impacted by the war effort. Additionally, the coin was minted in the city of Neumarkt, which was part of the Prussian province of Silesia, a region that has a rich history and cultural heritage. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people who minted it.
