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20 Pfennigs - Braubach (Blei- and Silberhütte) ND
| Zinc | 2.9 g | 23.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Braubach (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 23.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#295126 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
20
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Pfennigs - Braubach (Blei- and Silberhütte) ND coin is that it was made of zinc, which is a relatively soft and corrosion-prone metal. This is unusual for coins, as most coins are made of more durable materials like copper, silver, or gold. The use of zinc in this coin may have been a cost-saving measure, as zinc was likely less expensive than other metals at the time. Despite its softness, the zinc composition of the coin did not appear to affect its circulation or use, as it was still widely accepted and used as a form of payment.
