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1 Pfennig - Stettin (Rudolph Karstadt) ND
| Iron | 1.6 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Stettin (notgeld) (Prussian province of Pomerania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Pfennig (0.01) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#295360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
1
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Manufakturwarenhandlung
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig - Stettin (Rudolph Karstadt) ND coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron in coinage was often seen as a sign of economic hardship or war-time scarcity, as it was a cheaper and more readily available material than other metals. The fact that this coin was made of iron suggests that the city of Stettin may have been experiencing economic difficulties at the time of its production.