10 Pfennigs - Weissenfels an der Saale 1917 front 10 Pfennigs - Weissenfels an der Saale 1917 back
10 Pfennigs - Weissenfels an der Saale 1917 photo
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10 Pfennigs - Weissenfels an der Saale

1917 year
Zinc 2.4 g 21.4 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Weißenfels (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
Zinc
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
21.4 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#295556
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STADT WEISSENFELS A.S
10
PFENNIG
★ 1917 ★

Edge

Reeded

Comment

F#589.1B > probably coincidencal mint due to missing reeding

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs coin from Weissenfels an der Saale 1917 features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a crowned eagle, while the reverse side features the value "10 Pfennigs" surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was a common motif in coins issued during the Prussian province of Saxony.