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25 Pfennigs - Belgern
1917 year| Iron | 3.4 g | 23.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Belgern (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
25
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Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Provinz Sachsen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Pfennigs - Belgern 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation, and the government was forced to introduce a new currency, the Papiermark, to replace the previously used Goldmark. Despite the economic challenges, the 25 Pfennigs coin remained a popular denomination and was widely used in everyday transactions.
