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20 Pfennigs - Deggendorf
1917 year| Zinc | 2.84 g | 22.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Deggendorf (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.84 g |
| Diameter | 22.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, multi-line legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
20
GILTIG BIS 6 MONATE
NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Pfennigs - Deggendorf 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 (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local coins like the 20 Pfennigs - Deggendorf 1917, which were issued by cities and towns across the country. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the 20 Pfennigs - Deggendorf 1917 coin remains a popular collector's item today, a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Deggendorf and Bavaria during a difficult period in history.
