10 Pfennigs - Pforzheim 1917 front 10 Pfennigs - Pforzheim 1917 back
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10 Pfennigs - Pforzheim

1917 year
Zinc 3.1 g 21.1 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Pforzheim (Federal state of Baden)
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
3.1 g
Diameter
21.1 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#18509
Rarity index
39%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend half circled above Coat of Arms with date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
1917

Edge

Plain

Comment

Due to a stamp clogging, there are differences in the number of dots in the Coat of Arms

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs coin from Pforzheim, issued in 1917, is interesting because it was made of zinc, a material that was commonly used for coinage during World War I due to its low cost and durability. This coin is a rare example of a zinc coin that has survived in good condition, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  224927 - - - - - -

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