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1 Mark - Laufen
1918 year| Iron | 6.4 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | District of Laufen (Bavaria) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 1 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#344519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding sitting Saint Rupertus.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RVPERTI WINKEL
1918
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Mark coin from Laufen, Bavaria, issued in 1918, was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper, but the use of iron was a nod to the region's industrial heritage and a reflection of the economic conditions of the time. The coin's design, featuring a stylized image of a horse and rider, was also unique and distinct from other coins issued by the German Empire during that period.