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1 Mark - Schleiz
1922 year| Porcelain (brown) | 2.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schleiz (Thuringia) (Federal state of Thuringia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 1 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Porcelain (brown) |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#129751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, name surrounding left facing image of Johann Friedrich Böttger in solid line diamond.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHANN FRIEDRICH BÖTTGER
* 5. 2.
16 85
Comment
Johann Friedrich Böttger; a German alchemist. He was born in Schleiz and is normally credited with being the first European to discover the secret of the creation of porcelainInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Mark - Schleiz 1922 coin is that it was made of porcelain, which is a unique material for coins. Porcelain is a type of ceramic material that is known for its durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it an unusual choice for a coin that was intended to be used in circulation. The use of porcelain for this coin may have been a deliberate choice to create a distinctive and memorable design, or it may have been a practical decision due to the limited availability of other materials at the time. Regardless of the reason, the use of porcelain gives the coin a distinctive look and feel that sets it apart from other coins of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 10100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Mark - Schleiz 1922 coin.
