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1 Pfennig - Bad Mergentheim
1920 year| Iron | 2.1 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mergentheim (Federal state of Württemberg) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#158120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Legend at top, date at bottom with 5 point deer antler horizontally centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTGELD
1920
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadtgemeinde, Württemberg].
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Bad Mergentheim, issued in 1920, is notable for its unique design, featuring a stylized image of a horse and rider on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the inscription "1 Pfennig" and the year of issue. This coin was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany, following World War I, and its iron composition was likely chosen due to the scarcity of other metals at the time. Despite its humble appearance, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists, with some mintage variations selling for high prices at auctions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Bad Mergentheim 1920 coin.