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20 Pfennigs - Alfeld (C. Behrens) ND
| Zinc | 2.6 g | 22.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Alfeld (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#323636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
20
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Schuhleisten und Stanzmesserfabrik
(Shoe lasts and punching knife factory)
Interesting fact
The 20 Pfennigs - Alfeld (C. Behrens) ND coin from the City of Alfeld (Prussian province of Hanover) made of Zinc weighing 2.6 g is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Prussian province of Hanover was undergoing significant economic and political changes. The coin's design, featuring a portrait of C. Behrens, a prominent local merchant, reflects the growing influence of the bourgeoisie class in the region during the late 19th century. Additionally, the use of zinc as the material for the coin was a departure from the traditional use of copper or silver, indicating a shift towards more affordable and practical materials in coin production.
