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20 Pfennigs - Wansen ND
| Iron | 3.02 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wansen (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Städtische Sparkasse Wanssen |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.02 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#377627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPARMARKE
20
✿ ✿ ✿ PFENNIGE ✿ ✿ ✿
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Pfennigs - Wansen ND coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Prussia. The coin was minted in 1857, just a few years after the Prussian government had implemented a series of economic reforms aimed at modernizing the country's economy and increasing its industrial production. These reforms, known as the "Prussian Reforms," had a significant impact on the country's economy and helped to lay the groundwork for Germany's later economic success. The fact that this coin was issued during this time period highlights the coin's historical significance and the important role that it played in the economic development of Prussia and Germany as a whole.
