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20 Pfennigs - Meuselwitz (Prehlitzgrube) ND
| Zinc | 2.5 g | 22.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Meuselwitz (Saxe-Altenburg) (Federal state of Saxe-Altenburg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#282587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
20
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Braunkohlenindustrie
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's value of 20 Pfennigs was significant at the time, as it was equivalent to about 1/5 of a US dollar, and it was used as a means of exchange for everyday transactions. Despite the economic challenges, the coin's design, featuring the Prehlitzgrube mine in Meuselwitz, symbolized the region's rich history and culture.
