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20 Pfennigs - Oettingen
1917 year| Zinc | 2.6 g | 22.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Oettingen (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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#159036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Bayern]Available in "nickel-plated" or "nickel-plated" versions
Atelier C. Balmberger, Nürnberg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Pfennigs - Oettingen 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark dropped significantly, and the government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the increasing prices. This led to a period of hyperinflation, where the value of money dropped rapidly and the price of goods and services skyrocketed. Despite this, the 20 Pfennigs coin remained a stable denomination and was widely used in everyday transactions.