Obverse © @adilson
Obverse © @adilson
20 Pfennigs - Gunzenhausen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gunzenhausen (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#225889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Beaded rim, legend and date surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELD-ERSATZ
20
✶ 1917 ✶
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Pfennigs - Gunzenhausen 1917 coin from the City of Gunzenhausen in Bavaria, made of zinc and weighing 2.5g, features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse features a depiction of a German eagle, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, which was a common motif in German coinage during the early 20th century. This design was used on many German coins during this period, but the specific design and details on the Gunzenhausen coin make it stand out and interesting to collectors.
