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10 Pfennigs - Oberammergau
1917 year| Zinc | 1.6 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Oberammergau (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 | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
10
✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Gemeinde, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Oberammergau 1917 coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a scene from the Oberammergau Passion Play, a traditional passion play that has been performed in Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany since 1634. The play is performed every 10 years and attracts visitors from all over the world. The coin's design was created by the German engraver and medalist, Karl Goetz, and it was minted to commemorate the 1917 performance of the play.
