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25 Pfennigs - Leer in Ostfriesland
1918 year| Iron | 5.0 g | 23.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Leer (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.0 g |
| Diameter | 23.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#94357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Solid line rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1918
25
✶ PFENNIG ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hannover].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Pfennigs - Leer in Ostfriesland 1918 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in coinage was often seen as a sign of economic hardship or wartime necessity, as it was a cheaper and more readily available material than other metals. This coin's unique composition makes it stand out among other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.
