1 Pfennig - Berlin Westf. Anh. Sprengstoff AG ND
1917 year| Zinc | - | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#58970 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering:
Westf. Anh. Sprengstoff A.G.
1
Berlin
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Brandenburg]Menzel: BBB
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Berlin (Westf. Anh. Sprengstoff AG) ND (1917) was made of zinc, which was a common material used for producing coins during World War I due to the shortage of other metals. This coin was part of the German notgeld, a type of emergency currency issued by local governments and private companies during the war to address the shortage of official currency. The notgeld coins were often made of unusual materials, such as zinc, aluminum, or even porcelain, and featured unique designs that reflected the issuing authority and the local culture.
