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10 Pfennigs - Trier ND
1917 year| Zinc | 1.9 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Trier (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 | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ STADT TRIER ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Size varies from 20.5 till 20.9 mm.Funck#549.3Ae
Obv.: T of TRIER close to the coat of arms with its right arm points up.
Rev.: numerals "1" and "0:" set far aside, top L of KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE points to gap between beads.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Trier ND (1917) coin from the City of Trier (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 1.9 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. Due to the First World War, there was a shortage of metals, leading to the use of zinc, a cheaper alternative, to produce coins. This coin is a unique representation of the economic challenges faced during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1917) | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Trier ND (1917) coin.
