Obverse © @Adilson
Obverse © @Adilson
10 Pfennigs - Unter-Peissenberg
1917 year| Zinc | 1.91 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Unter-Peissenberg (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 | 1.91 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#414856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Unter-Peissenberg 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's low denomination and made of zinc, which was a cheaper metal, reflects the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time. Despite its low value, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
