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1 Pfennig - Gotha ND

1919 year
Iron 1.7 g 16.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal state of Gotha (German notgeld)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1919
Value
1 Pfennig (0.01)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
16.3 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#27631
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
1
✭ PFENNIG ✭

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Städte des Herzogtums, Sachsen-Coburg]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Gotha ND (1919) coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in the production of coins was a result of the economic and political circumstances of the time, as Germany was experiencing hyperinflation and there was a shortage of precious metals. The iron coins were introduced as a temporary solution to address the shortage of small change, and they were only issued for a few years before being replaced by coins made of more traditional materials.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1919)  - - - - - -

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