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1 Pfennig - Heddernheime (Kupfer Werk) ND
| Zinc | 1.5 g | 18.7 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Heddernheim (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Heddernheim (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) made of Zinc weighing 1.5g is interesting because it was issued during a time when the Prussian government was actively promoting the use of zinc as a substitute for copper in coinage, due to the scarcity and high cost of copper during that period. This coin is a tangible example of how governments have adapted their currency to address economic challenges throughout history.
