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10 Pfennigs - Wetter
1917 year| Zinc | 2.2 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wetter (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination and date centered flanked by branches with oak leaves.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs coin from Wetter (Prussian province of Westphalia) made of Zinc weighing 2.2g has an interesting fact that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The year 1917 saw Germany in the midst of World War I, and the country was facing severe economic challenges, including inflation and a shortage of metals. As a result, the German government was forced to use alternative metals, such as zinc, to produce coins. This coin is a unique example of how a country's currency can be impacted by historical events.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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