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25 Pfennigs - Oberstein
1919 year| Iron | 4.1 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Oberstein (Federal state of Oldenburg) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding an image of Felsenkirche
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELSENKIRCHE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Oldenburg-Birkenfeld].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Pfennigs - Oberstein 1919 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government issued coins with lower denominations, like the 25 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. Despite the economic challenges, the coin's iron composition was a unusual choice, as most coins of that time were made of copper, nickel, or silver. This coin's design and composition were a result of the government's effort to produce coins that were both affordable and durable for circulation.