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10 Pfennigs - Swinemünde
1917 year| Zinc | 2.0 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Swinemünde (Prussian province of Pomerania) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination top centered with legend half circled below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
KRIEGSGELD
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Pommern]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Swinemünde 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. As a result, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 10 Pfennigs - Swinemünde 1917. These coins were made of zinc, a cheaper metal than the traditional copper or silver, and were designed to be used as small change. Despite their low value, these coins are now highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Swinemünde 1917 coin.