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25 Pfennigs - Oberhausen
1919 year| Iron | 5.5 g | 25.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Oberhausen (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding solid line circle with denomination in square and scroll designs all sides of square.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1919
25
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Pfennigs - Oberhausen 1919 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the inflation, leading to a significant decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the 25 Pfennigs - Oberhausen 1919 coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency, and its iron composition made it durable and resistant to wear and tear.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pfennigs - Oberhausen 1919 coin.
