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10 Pfennigs - Wittenberge
1917 year| Zinc | 2.3 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wittenberge (Prussian province of Brandenburg) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#21413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms (Three towered castle) and date
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadtgemeinde, Brandenburg].
Interesting fact
The 10 Pfennigs - Wittenberge 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark plummeted, and the cost of living skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the increasing prices, leading to a severe devaluation of the currency. Despite this, the 10 Pfennigs - Wittenberge 1917 coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Wittenberge 1917 coin.
