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1 Pfennig - Hamm

1918 year
Iron 1.7 g 16.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Hamm (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
1 Pfennig (0.01)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
16.0 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#298603
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Solid line rim with sun rays, decrative legend area circling denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
● 1918 ●

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig - Hamm 1918 coin was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of 1922-1923. The coin was made of iron, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and it was designed to be easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. The coin's design featured the city's coat of arms and the year 1918, which was the year the city of Hamm was occupied by Allied forces during World War I. Despite its humble appearance, the 1 Pfennig - Hamm 1918 coin is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  11300 - - - - - -

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