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25 Pfennigs - Laufen
1918 year| Iron | 2.8 g | 21.8 mm |
| Issuer | District of Laufen (Bavaria) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding Saint Rupertus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVPERTI WIN KEL
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Bezirksamt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 25 Pfennigs - Laufen 1918 coin was issued 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 currencies like the 25 Pfennigs - Laufen 1918 coin, which was issued by the District of Laufen in Bavaria. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of iron and weighed 2.8 grams, making it a tangible and valuable alternative to the rapidly depreciating paper currency.
