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1 Pfennig - Meuselwitz (Prehlitzgrube) ND
| Zinc | 1.1 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Meuselwitz (Saxe-Altenburg) (Federal state of Saxe-Altenburg) |
|---|---|
| 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#282582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Braunkohlenindustrie
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig - Meuselwitz (Prehlitzgrube) ND coin was minted during a time when Germany was going through a period of rapid inflation, known as the "Inflation of the 1920s." This inflation was caused by the government printing too much money to pay for the costs of World War I, and it led to a significant decrease in the value of the German mark. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as foreign currencies or commodity-backed currencies like the 1 Pfennig - Meuselwitz (Prehlitzgrube) ND coin, which was made of zinc and had a relatively low face value. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during this time period.