1 Pfennig Bank of German States
| Copper clad steel | 2 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1949 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Copper clad steel |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Denomination between two Rye ears (Binomial Name: Secale cereal) and the mintmark at the top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
J
1
PFENNIG
Engraver: Adolf Jäger
Edge
Smooth. Copper plating partly stretched over steel core, orientation is random.
Comment
Varieties
Reverse
Die A - letter J larger and higher.
Die B - letter J smaller and lower.
Die C - letter J bold and highest.
