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1 Pfennig - Schönwald

1918 year
Iron 1.5 g 16.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Schönwald (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
1 Pfennig (0.01)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
16.2 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#353257
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding two pine trees with two mushrooms in front

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Schönwald 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government introduced a new currency, the "Pfennig," which was worth 1/100th of a mark. The 1 Pfennig - Schönwald 1918 coin was part of this effort, and it was made of iron, a material that was readily available and less expensive than other metals, to keep production costs down. Despite its humble beginnings, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  30230 - - - - - -

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