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10 Pfennigs - Oettingen
1917 year| Zinc (also nickel plated) | 1.51 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Oettingen (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 (also nickel plated) |
| Weight | 1.51 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Oettingen 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation and the coin's low denomination and metal composition (zinc with a nickel plating) reflect the government's efforts to reduce the cost of production and maintain the value of the currency. Despite these efforts, the coin's value would eventually be reduced to near worthlessness as hyperinflation set in, making it a unique and fascinating piece of history.
