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10 Pfennigs - Neuwied am Rhein
1917 year| Iron | 3.8 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Neuwied (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.8 g |
| Size | 18.5 × 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#23963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Legend above and below denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
1917
10
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Neuwied am Rhein 1917 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of traditional metals. This makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of history.
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 - Neuwied am Rhein 1917 coin.
