© Rui Mesquita
© Rui Mesquita
10 Pfennigs - Usingen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.20 g | 19.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Usingen (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.20 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#49887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legens half circling denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
10
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Usingen (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) made of Zinc weighing 2.20 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic hardship and inflation in Germany during World War I. The coin was minted in 1917, and its low denomination and zinc composition were a result of the wartime economy and the need for a more affordable and accessible currency for the general population. Despite its low value, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, providing a glimpse into the economic history of Germany during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Usingen 1917 coin.