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10 Pfennigs - Wemding
1917 year| Zinc | 1.6 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wemding (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 | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Pearl rim with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Wemding 1917 coin from the City of Wemding in Bavaria, made of zinc and weighing 1.6g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was facing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was plummeting. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the Rentenmark, which was pegged to gold and was intended to stabilize the economy. The 10 Pfennigs coin was part of this effort, as it was one of the first coins issued in the new currency. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.
