1 Pfennig - Ludwigshafen am Rhein (BASF) 1918 front 1 Pfennig - Ludwigshafen am Rhein (BASF) 1918 back
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1 Pfennig - Ludwigshafen am Rhein BASF

1918 year
Zinc 2.1 g -
Description
Issuer
City of Ludwigshafen am Rhein (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
1 Pfennig (0.01)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
2.1 g
Size
18.8 × 18.4 mm
Thickness
1.16 mm
Shape
Square with rounded corners
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#38398
Rarity index
67%

Reverse

Legend top and bottom of square containing denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ERSATZGELD
1
PFENNIG

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB
Minted at factory's own workshop.

Interesting fact

The 1 Pfennig coin from Ludwigshafen am Rhein (BASF) 1918 is interesting because it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, where the value of the German mark dropped significantly, and many cities and towns issued their own emergency currency, like this 1 Pfennig coin, to combat the inflation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  - - - - - -

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