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1 Pfennig - Ingolstadt (K. Hauptlaboratorium) ND
| Zinc | 1.4 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ingolstadt (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | K. Hauptlaboratorium |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#272323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
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Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Ingolstadt (K. Hauptlaboratorium) ND is interesting because it was made of zinc, which is a relatively rare metal for coins, especially in the past. Zinc is a more affordable and durable alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, but it can be challenging to mint coins with zinc because it is a softer metal and can be prone to wear and tear. Despite these challenges, the 1 Pfennig coin from Ingolstadt (K. Hauptlaboratorium) ND was successfully minted and circulated, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.