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20 Pfennigs - Emmendingen

1914 year
Iron 3.1 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Emmendingen (Federal state of Baden)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1914
Value
20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#106059
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
20
✶ PFENNIG ✶

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Baden]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Pfennigs - Emmendingen 1914 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 20 Pfennigs - Emmendingen 1914. These coins were made of iron and had a low denomination, making them more accessible to the general population. Despite their low value, they are now highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and rarity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1914  16250 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pfennigs - Emmendingen 1914 coin.