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25 Pfennigs - Gardelegen
1921 year| Iron | 5.1 g | 23.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gardelegen (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 23.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Image of Rathaus
Script: Latin
Lettering: RATHAUS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Provinz Sachsen]Interesting fact
The 25 Pfennigs - Gardelegen 1921 coin was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the period known as the "Inflationary Era" (1914-1924). 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 currencies like the Gardelegen 25 Pfennigs coin, to avoid the inflationary pressures of the national currency. This coin, made of iron and weighing 5.1 grams, was one such alternative currency that was issued by the City of Gardelegen in the Prussian province of Saxony. Despite its small denomination, the coin remains a fascinating piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic turmoil of post-World War I Germany.
