25 Pfennigs - Buer in Westfalen ND front 25 Pfennigs - Buer in Westfalen ND back
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25 Pfennigs - Buer in Westfalen ND

 
Iron 4 g 20.8 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Buer (Prussian province of Westphalia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
4 g
Diameter
20.8 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#36458
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

City name half circle above denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STADT BUER I.W.
25
PFENNIG

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westfalen]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 25 Pfennigs - Buer in Westfalen ND coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1921, during the hyperinflation period that followed World War I, when the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency coins like the 25 Pfennigs - Buer in Westfalen ND, which were issued by cities and towns across the country to address the shortage of small change. Despite its humble value, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that highlights the economic challenges faced by Germany in the aftermath of World War I.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND  - - - - - -

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