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25 Pfennigs - Burgsteinfurt
1917 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 22.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Burgsteinfurt (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#190931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, Oak wreath and legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
25
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westfalen]Interesting fact
The 25 Pfennigs - Burgsteinfurt 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 notgeld (emergency money) and foreign currencies. The 25 Pfennigs - Burgsteinfurt 1917 coin, made of zinc and weighing 2.9 grams, was one of the few coins that remained in circulation during this time, and it became a valuable commodity for many Germans.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 18228 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pfennigs - Burgsteinfurt 1917 coin.
