10 Pfennig - Dortmund silver
| Issuer | Dortmund (notgeld), City of |
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| Year | 1917 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 10 Pfennigs (10 Pfennige) (0.10) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.27 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Funck#103.2A |
| Obverse description | Eagle in center crest, date above |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 1917 STADT DORTMUND |
| Reverse description | Value |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | KRIEGSGELD 10 PFG |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1917 - silver issue - |
| Numisquare ID | 2060584380 |
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Historical Context: The 1917 Dortmund 10 Pfennig silver coin originates from World War I Germany, a period of profound economic upheaval and severe coinage shortages. Issued as Notgeld (emergency money) by the City of Dortmund, this piece highlights the metal scarcity that compelled local authorities to mint their own currency, supplementing imperial issues. Its silver