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1 Pfennig - Gerresheim Glashüttenwerk vorm. Ferd. Heye
1917 year| Zinc | 1.9 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole (Hole 3,5 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WERT-MARKE
1
✶ HEYE GERRESHEIM ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Gerresheim (Glashüttenwerk vorm. Ferd. Heye) 1917 is interesting because it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, and it weighs 1.9g, which is lighter than the standard weight for a 1 Pfennig coin.
