© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Pfennig
| Bronze | 1.63 g | 17.03 mm |
| Issuer | Free city of Danzig (City of Danzig, Polish States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1920-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1923-1937 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Gulden (1923-1939) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.63 g |
| Diameter | 17.03 mm |
| Thickness | 1.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1945 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
The arms of Danzig dividing the date
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 37
Engraver: Otto Fischer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Free City of Danzig was designed by the German artist and engraver, Reinhard Heydrich. Heydrich was a prominent artist during the early 20th century and is known for his work on various coins and banknotes, including the design of the 1 Pfennig coin. The coin features an image of a ship on the obverse side, which represents the city's maritime history and trade industry. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of the Free City of Danzig, which includes a crowned eagle and a shield with the city's motto, "Für Freiheit und Recht" (For Freedom and Justice). The coin was minted from 1923 to 1937 and was used as a standard circulation coin during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig 1923-1937 coin.
