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20 Pfennigs - Zwiesel
1917 year| Zinc | 2.6 g | 22.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zwiesel (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 | 22.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
20
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 20 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 20 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 coin. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 2.6 grams, was issued by the City of Zwiesel in Bavaria and was used as a substitute for the rapidly devaluing national currency. Despite its humble origins, the 20 Pfennigs - Zwiesel 1917 coin remains a fascinating piece of German history and a testament to the resourcefulness of the German people during a time of economic hardship.
