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10 Pfennigs - Sinzig
1917 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Sinzig (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTSTANDGELD
10
✶ 1917 ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz].Minted by the firm Jörgum & Trefz in Frankfurt/Main.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Sinzig 1917 coin from the City of Sinzig (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 2.9 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation and the coin's low denomination and metal composition reflect the efforts of the government to produce a coin that was affordable and accessible to the general population during this challenging period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Sinzig 1917 coin.
