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10 Pfennigs - Schneidemühl
1916 year| Zinc | 2.2 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schneidemühl (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Solid line rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
✶1916 ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Schneidemühl 1916 coin from the City of Schneidemühl (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) is interesting because it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time, as zinc was a cheaper and more accessible material. This coin is a unique example of how the scarcity of certain materials can drive innovation in currency production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 51485 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Schneidemühl 1916 coin.
