Obverse © Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Pfennig - Düsseldorf (M.-Fabr. Rheinland A.G.) ND
| Zinc | 1.4 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Düsseldorf (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#319630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M.- FABR. "RHEINLAND" A.-G. D'DORF ★
1
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBM.-FABR. = MASCHINENFABFRIK
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Düsseldorf was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. At that time, the value of the German mark plummeted, and the government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the increasing prices. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local currencies like the Düsseldorf Pfennig. Despite being made of zinc, which is a relatively worthless metal, the 1 Pfennig coin from Düsseldorf became a valuable commodity during this time, as it was seen as a more stable store of value than the rapidly depreciating German mark.