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1 Pfennig - Glöthe (Saxonia AG) ND
| Zinc | 1.0 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Glöthe (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Zementfabrik
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig - Glöthe (Saxonia AG) ND coin was minted during a time when the Prussian province of Saxony was experiencing significant economic growth and industrialization. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the increasing demand for small denomination coins to facilitate everyday transactions in the growing economy. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material like zinc, the coin's design and mintage reflect the importance of currency in the region's economic development.
