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10 Pfennigs - Strehlen
1917 year| Iron | 2.5 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Strehlen (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Stadtsparkasse Strehlen |
| 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#314082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above and date below coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPARMARKE
1917
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Strehlen 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 10 Pfennigs - Strehlen 1917. These coins were made of iron, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold, and were designed to be used as small change. Despite their humble origins, these coins have become collectibles and are now highly sought after by numismatists.
