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10 Pfennigs - Wittenberg
1917 year| Iron | 2.5 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wittenberg (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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#201071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding a rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pfennigs - Wittenberg 1917 coin is that it 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) dropped significantly, leading to a period of hyperinflation. As a result, many everyday items, including coins, became scarce and valuable. The 10 Pfennigs - Wittenberg 1917 coin, made of iron and weighing 2.5 grams, was one of the few coins that remained in circulation during this time, making it a unique and valuable collector's item today.
