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10 Pfennigs - Torgau
1917 year| Iron | 2.6 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Torgau (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Provinz Sachsen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Torgau 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation and the coin's low denomination and iron composition were a result of the government's efforts to reduce the cost of production and maintain the value of the currency. Despite these efforts, the coin's value was eventually rendered obsolete due to the hyperinflation that occurred in the following years. Today, the coin serves as a historical artifact and a reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.
