© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Pfennig - Hersfeld ND
| Zinc | 1.1 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hersfeld (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#156221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau].
Interesting fact
The Hersfeld 1 Pfennig coin 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, the government introduced a new currency, the Rentenmark, which was pegged to gold and was intended to stabilize the economy. The Hersfeld 1 Pfennig coin was minted as a substitute for the Rentenmark, and it was used as a means of exchange in the city of Hersfeld. Despite its low value, the coin is now a sought-after collector's item, and it serves as a reminder of a challenging period in German history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Hersfeld ND coin.