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1 Pfennig - Karlstadt am Main (Portland Cementfabrik) ND
| Iron | 1.6 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Karlstadt am Main (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#277568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding, pearl circle with denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from Karlstadt am Main (Portland Cementfabrik) ND is made of iron, which was a common material used for coin production in Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The use of iron for coins was preferred because it was durable, resistant to corrosion, and relatively inexpensive compared to other metals. However, the iron used in coin production was not pure iron but rather an alloy of iron and other metals, such as nickel, copper, and zinc. This alloy was known as "nickel-brass" and was used to produce coins with a golden color. The 1 Pfennig coin from Karlstadt am Main (Portland Cementfabrik) ND is a rare example of a coin made from this alloy, which was only used for a short period of time before being replaced by other materials.