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20 Pfennigs - Strassebersbach ND
1917 year| Zinc | 2.5 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Straßebersbach (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
20
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
These emergency coins are a special feature of a private emergency money with official approval. These emergency coins were issued by the Hessen-Nassauischen Hüttenverein. The Hütte in Strassebersbach obtained permission from the municipal council to issue emergency coins with the inscription "Gemeinde Strassebersbach" on their own account. The municipal council agreed to make the name Straßebersbach and the Hütte better known.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Pfennigs - Strassebersbach ND (1917) coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, many municipalities, including Straßebersbach, began issuing their own local currencies, like this coin, to serve as a stable alternative to the national currency. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 2.5 grams, was used as a form of payment for small transactions in the municipality and surrounding areas. Despite its small denomination, it remains a valuable collector's item today, serving as a reminder of a unique period in German economic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1917) | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pfennigs - Strassebersbach ND (1917) coin.
