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1 Pfennig - Offenbach am Main
1917 year| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Offenbach am Main (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#136227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding an image of an Oak tree
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hessen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Offenbach am Main 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, the government introduced a new currency, the Pfennig, which was pegged to the value of gold and was intended to stabilize the economy. The 1 Pfennig coin was one of the denominations introduced during this time, and it features the image of a woman representing the city of Offenbach am Main. Despite the challenges faced by Germany during this period, the 1 Pfennig coin remains a popular collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 95260 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pfennig - Offenbach am Main 1917 coin.
