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1 Pfennig - Fulda
1918 year| Iron | 1.7 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Fulda (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
✭ ✭ ✭
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Fulda 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to the country's involvement in World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, the 1 Pfennig coin was made of iron, a cheaper metal, instead of the traditional copper or silver, to reduce production costs and keep up with the high demand for small denomination coins.