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1 Pfennig - Heldrungen (Gewerkschaft Heldrungen II) ND
| Zinc | 1.0 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Heldrungen (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 | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl circle, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Heldrungen (Prussian province of Saxony) was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. At that time, the value of the German mark plummeted, and many people struggled to afford basic necessities. In response, some cities and towns, like Heldrungen, began minting their own coins to serve as a stable alternative currency. These coins were often made of base metals like zinc, and were designed to be easily recognizable and difficult to counterfeit. Despite their humble origins, coins like the 1 Pfennig from Heldrungen have become highly sought after by collectors today, serving as a tangible reminder of a unique period in German history.