10 Pfennigs - Oehringen 1917 front 10 Pfennigs - Oehringen 1917 back
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10 Pfennigs - Oehringen

1917 year
Iron 2.8 g 20.7 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Oehringen (Federal state of Württemberg)
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
2.8 g
Diameter
20.7 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#241872
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination in center

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELD
✶ 10 ✶
ERSATZ

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Oehringen 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 gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of more traditional metals. This makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  10450 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Oehringen 1917 coin.