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10 Pfennigs - Posen 1917 photo
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10 Pfennigs - Posen

1917 year
Zinc 2.7 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Posen (Prussian province of Posen)
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
2.7 g
Diameter
23.0 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#42948
Rarity index
40%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding slim wreath with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ 1917 ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Obverse F#429.1b,d:

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Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs coin from Posen (Prussian province of Posen) made of Zinc weighing 2.7 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1917, during World War I, when the country was facing severe economic challenges, including inflation and food shortages. Despite these challenges, the coin was still made of zinc, which was a relatively inexpensive material, indicating that the government was trying to conserve resources for the war effort. This coin is a small but interesting piece of history that reflects the economic and political climate of Germany during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  1000080 - - - - - -

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