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1 Pfennig - Eisleben Mansfeldsche Gewerkschaft
1917 year| Zinc | 1.3 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Eisleben (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered with date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZ
1
●✶● 1917 ●✶●
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Akt. Ges. für Kupferschieferbergbau
Mint: Metallwarenfabrik H. Arnold, Nürnberg
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Eisleben (Mansfeldsche Gewerkschaft) 1917 is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation and the coin's low denomination and zinc composition reflect the government's efforts to reduce the cost of production and maintain the value of the currency. Despite these efforts, the coin's value was eventually rendered obsolete due to the hyperinflation that occurred in the following years. Today, it serves as a historical reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time period.