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1 Pfennig - Schneidemühl
1917 year| Iron | 1.5 g | 16.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schneidemühl (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.5 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#353174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
● 1917 ●
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Schneidemühl 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 1 Pfennig - Schneidemühl 1917. These coins were made of iron, a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold, and were designed to be used as small change. Despite their humble origins, these coins have become sought-after collectibles among numismatists today.
