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1 Pfennig - Oberzwieselau Benedikt v. Poschinger
1917 year| Zinc | 1.2 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Oberzwieselau (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#289920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Glasfabrik
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Oberzwieselau (Benedikt v. Poschinger) 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was facing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the Pfennig, which was pegged to gold and was intended to stabilize the economy. The 1 Pfennig coin was one of the denominations introduced during this time, and it features a unique design, with the image of a crowned eagle on one side and the value and year on the other. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin remains a popular collector's item today.