10 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 front 10 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 back
10 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 photo
© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)

10 Pfennigs - Zwiesel

1917 year
Zinc 2.2 g 20.8 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zwiesel (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
2.2 g
Diameter
20.8 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#290608
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSGELDERSATZMARKE
10
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 coin from the City of Zwiesel in Bavaria, Germany, is interesting because it was made of zinc, a material that was commonly used for coin production during World War I due to its low cost and durability. This coin was issued during a time of economic hardship and war, and its production was likely intended to address the shortage of coins caused by the war effort. Despite its humble composition, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 coin.