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1 Pfennig - Cassel
1917 year| Zinc | 1 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kassel (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
1
✿ PFENNIG ✿
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau]Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig - Cassel 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the 1 Pfennig coin, which was previously made of copper, was changed to zinc in 1917 to reduce production costs and keep up with the high demand for coinage. This change in material was a significant departure from the traditional use of precious metals like silver and gold in coin production, and it reflects the economic challenges faced by Germany during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 52000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Cassel 1917 coin.