© D. Mann 2011
© D. Mann 2011
25 Pfennigs - Münster in Westfalen
1917 year| Zinc | 3.0 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Münster in Westfalen (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
25
• PFENNIG •
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The Münster in Westfalen 25 Pfennigs coin was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation, and the value of the German mark was rapidly declining. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which was backed by the value of gold and other precious metals. The Münster in Westfalen 25 Pfennigs coin was part of this Notgeld currency, and it was designed to be a more stable alternative to the rapidly depreciating paper marks. Despite the challenges faced by Germany during this time, the Münster in Westfalen 25 Pfennigs coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many numismatists seeking it out for its historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pfennigs - Münster in Westfalen 1917 coin.
