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1 Pfennig - Selb
1918 year| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Selb (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding Coat of Arms with crown dividing date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BIEGEN ODER BRECHEN - SIEGEN ODER BLECHEN
1918
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Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig - Selb 1918 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency coins like the 1 Pfennig - Selb 1918, which were issued by cities and towns across the country. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material like zinc, these coins became an important symbol of local resilience and resourcefulness during a time of national economic crisis.