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25 Pfennigs - Bochum, Gelsenkirchen, Hattingen
1918 year| Iron | 3.5 g | 21.4 mm |
| Issuer | Districts of Bochum, Gelsenkirchen and Hattingen (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Legend above denomination, Oak Branch with leaves at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1918
25
PFENNIG
Edge
Notched
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt und Land, mit Gelsenkirchen-Land, Kreis Hattingen, Westfalen]old FUNCK ref. 49.3
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Pfennigs coin from Bochum, Gelsenkirchen, and Hattingen (Prussian province of Westphalia) is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of iron was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials. This coin is a unique example of how the economic and political circumstances of the time influenced the production of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pfennigs - Bochum, Gelsenkirchen, Hattingen 1918 coin.
