© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
10 Pfennigs - Prenzlau
1917 year| Zinc | 2.4 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Prenzlau (Prussian province of Brandenburg) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#105079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UCKERMÄRKISCHE HAUPTSTADT PRENZLAU
10
✿
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Brandenburg].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Prenzlau 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 10 Pfennigs - Prenzlau 1917 coin, which was issued by the City of Prenzlau in the Prussian province of Brandenburg. Despite its small denomination, this coin played an important role in the local economy during a time of great economic instability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Prenzlau 1917 coin.
