1 Pfennig - Freising (Anton Schlüter Motorenfabrik) ND front 1 Pfennig - Freising (Anton Schlüter Motorenfabrik) ND back
1 Pfennig - Freising (Anton Schlüter Motorenfabrik) ND photo
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1 Pfennig - Freising (Anton Schlüter Motorenfabrik) ND

 
Brass 1.2 g 16.1 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Freising (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
1 Pfennig (0.01)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Brass
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
16.1 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#322019
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB

The company Anton Schlüter München was founded in 1898, by councillor of commerce Anton Schlüter. In the beginning, the primary objective of the company was the production of gasoline engines and multi-fuel engines. Twelve years after the foundation of the company, Anton Schlüter acquired his own foundry. It was located in Freising, a town near Munich.

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from Freising (Anton Schlüter Motorenfabrik) ND is a rare variation of the standard circulation coin, with only a limited number of coins minted. It's made of brass and weighs 1.2 grams, which is slightly heavier than the standard 1 Pfennig coin. This variation was minted to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the city of Freising, and it features a unique design on the reverse side, showcasing the city's coat of arms and the year of minting. Due to its rarity, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a higher price than the standard 1 Pfennig coin.