1 Penni (Civil War Coinage) 1917 front 1 Penni (Civil War Coinage) 1917 back
1 Penni (Civil War Coinage) 1917 photo
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1 Penni Civil War Coinage

1917 year
Copper 1.28 g 15.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Finland
Grand Prince
Nicholas II (1894-1917)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1917
Value
1 Penni (0.01)
Currency
Markka (1860-1963)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.28 g
Diameter
15.1 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12391
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

Denomination and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
PENNI
1917

Edge

Plain

Comment

Civil War coinage (Kerenski government).

Interesting fact

The 1 Penni coin was designed by the Finnish artist, Eero Järnefelt, who was also a prominent painter and sculptor. The coin features a depiction of a Finnish maiden on the obverse side, and the coat of arms of Finland on the reverse side. The coin was minted during the Finnish Civil War, which took place in 1918, and was used as a means of currency during that time. Today, the coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and is highly sought after by numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  1650000 - - - - - -

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