10 Pfennigs (Pattern) 1917 front 10 Pfennigs (Pattern) 1917 back
10 Pfennigs (Pattern) 1917 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

10 Pfennigs Pattern

1917 year
Gold (.999) 3.84 g 20.8 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Eberbach (Federal state of Baden)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1917
Value
10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
3.84 g
Diameter
20.8 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#313048
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Boar to the left

Script: Latin

Lettering: 999

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Pfennigs (Pattern) 1917 from City of Eberbach (Federal state of Baden) made of Gold (.999) weighing 3.84 g is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1917, during World War I, when the country was facing severe economic challenges, including inflation and a shortage of valuable resources. Despite these challenges, the coin was made with high-quality gold, indicating the value and importance placed on it by the people of Eberbach. This coin serves as a unique piece of history, providing insight into the economic and political climate of Germany during this time period.