100 Pfennigs - Neusalz a. Oder (Gruschwitz Textilwerke Akt. Ges.) ND front 100 Pfennigs - Neusalz a. Oder (Gruschwitz Textilwerke Akt. Ges.) ND back
100 Pfennigs - Neusalz a. Oder (Gruschwitz Textilwerke Akt. Ges.) ND photo
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100 Pfennigs - Neusalz a. Oder (Gruschwitz Textilwerke Akt. Ges.) ND

 
Zinc 3.9 g 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Neusalz (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
100 Pfennigs (100 Pfennige)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
3.9 g
Diameter
25.5 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#285010
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering: 100

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB

In 1816 the master weaver Johann David Gruschwitz decided to start his own business. In the Silesian town of Neusalz.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in the late 19th century, a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization in Germany, and it features an image of a textile mill, which was a symbol of the growing industrialization of the country. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of Wilhelm II, who was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, and it bears his image on the obverse side. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic, political, and social changes that were taking place in Germany during this time period.