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20 Pfennigs - Kellinghusen ND

1917 year
Zinc 2.7 g 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Kellinghusen (Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein)
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
2.7 g
Diameter
23.0 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#281225
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Pfennigs coin from Kellinghusen (Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein) made of Zinc weighing 2.7 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. In 1917, the country was facing a severe shortage of coins due to the ongoing World War I, which led to the introduction of temporary emergency coins made of substitute materials like zinc, aluminum, and even cardboard. The Kellinghusen 20 Pfennigs coin is a rare example of one of these emergency coins, highlighting the resourcefulness and resilience of the people during a time of crisis.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1917)  5000 - - - - - -

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