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1 Pfennig - Düren
1917 year| Zinc | 1.5 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Düren (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination dividing date with city name half circled below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
19 17
STADT ● DÜREN
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz]Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Düren, Prussia, made of zinc and weighing 1.5g, is interesting because it was produced during a time of war. The coin was minted in 1917, during World War I, when many countries, including Germany, were facing severe metal shortages. To address this issue, the German government decided to produce coins made of zinc, a less valuable metal, instead of the traditional copper or silver. This coin is a unique example of how war can impact the production of currency and the materials used to make it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 15460 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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