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1 Pfennig - Rostock (Gustav Zeeck) ND
| Iron | 1.6 g | 16.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Rostock (notgeld) (Federal state of Mecklenburg-Schwerin) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 16.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#294468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Manufakturwarenhandlung
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig - Rostock (Gustav Zeeck) ND coin from the City of Rostock (notgeld) in the Federal state of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is interesting because it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of iron was a deliberate choice to reflect the city's industrial heritage and its association with the iron industry. This coin is a unique example of how a city's history and culture can be reflected in its currency.