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10 Pfennigs - Wissing ND
1917 year| Zinc | 2.4 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Wissing (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 | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Wissing ND (1917) coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many municipalities, like Wissing, began issuing their own emergency currency, like this 10 Pfennigs coin, to help alleviate the economic burden on their citizens. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 2.4 grams, was one of the many emergency currency measures implemented during this time.
