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1 Pfennig - Meuselwitz (Prehlitzgrube) ND
| Iron | 1.6 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#282588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Braunkohlenindustrie
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Meuselwitz (Prehlitzgrube) ND coin is that it was made of iron, which was a common material used for coinage in the 19th century, but it's unusual for a coin of such low denomination. Most coins of this value were made of copper or bronze. The use of iron in this coin's minting process speaks to the economic and technological advancements of the time, as well as the desire to create a durable and long-lasting currency.
