20 Pfennigs - Presseck (Mechan. Schuhfabrik Vorm. Müller and Heinz) ND front 20 Pfennigs - Presseck (Mechan. Schuhfabrik Vorm. Müller and Heinz) ND back
20 Pfennigs - Presseck (Mechan. Schuhfabrik Vorm. Müller and Heinz) ND photo
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20 Pfennigs - Presseck (Mechan. Schuhfabrik Vorm. Müller and Heinz) ND

 
Zinc 2.5 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Market town of Presseck (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
22.0 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#290526
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
20
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when Germany was going through a period of hyperinflation, which led to the creation of many emergency coins like this one. The coin's value was 20 pfennigs, but due to inflation, its purchasing power was equivalent to only a few cents. Despite this, the coin still holds historical significance and is a reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.