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10 Pfennigs - Sonthofen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.2 g | 19.8 mm |
| Issuer | Market Town of Sonthofen (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#18510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Sonthofen, Bavaria, 1917, made of zinc, and weighing 2.2g, is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (currency) dropped significantly, and the government had to print more and more money to keep up with inflation, leading to a severe devaluation of the currency. This coin, being made of zinc, a relatively cheap metal, was likely produced as a cost-saving measure during this time of economic hardship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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