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10 Pfennigs - Nördlingen
1917 year| Zinc | 1.9 g | 19.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Nördlingen (notgeld) (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 | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#68292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding denomination Centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Nördlingen 1917 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and many cities and towns, like Nördlingen, issued their own emergency currency, known as "notgeld," to address the shortage of small change. The 10 Pfennigs - Nördlingen 1917 coin was one such notgeld coin, made of zinc and weighing 1.9 grams. Despite its small denomination, this coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Nördlingen 1917 coin.
