10 Pfennigs - Osterode 1917 front 10 Pfennigs - Osterode 1917 back
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10 Pfennigs - Osterode

1917 year
Zinc 1.5 g 19.6 mm
Description
Issuer
District of Osterode in Ostpreußen (Prussian province of East Prussia)
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
1.5 g
Diameter
19.6 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#349197
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, denomination and iron cross

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
W
1914

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Osterode 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1917, during the midst of World War I, and its production was likely impacted by the war effort. The fact that it was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, may indicate that the German government was trying to conserve resources and reduce the cost of coin production during this time. Additionally, the coin's design, which features a simple numerical denomination and a minimalist design, may have been intended to convey a sense of simplicity and practicality during a time of economic hardship.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  10000 - - - - - -

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