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1 Pfennig - Berlin (Kaufhaus des Westens GmbH) ND
| Iron | 2.26 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.10 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, company name surrounding pearl circle with city name inclusive, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KAUFHAUS DES WESTENS G•M•B•H•
BERLIN-W
1
✭
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Brandenburg]Menzel: BBB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Berlin (Kaufhaus des Westens GmbH) ND coin is that it was made of iron, which was a common material used for producing coins during the time period. However, it's worth noting that the use of iron for coins was not without controversy, as some people believed that it was not a suitable material for coins due to its durability and resistance to wear and tear. Despite this, the 1 Pfennig - Berlin (Kaufhaus des Westens GmbH) ND coin remains a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
