25 Pfennigs - Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Kobolzeller Tor) 1921 front 25 Pfennigs - Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Kobolzeller Tor) 1921 back
25 Pfennigs - Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Kobolzeller Tor) 1921 photo
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25 Pfennigs - Rothenburg ob der Tauber Kobolzeller Tor

1921 year
Iron 4.6 g 24.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Federal state of Bavaria)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1921
Value
25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
4.6 g
Diameter
24.0 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#351342
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Image of Kobolzeller Tor

Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)

Lettering: Kobolzeller Tor

Lettering (regular font): Kobolzeller Tor

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 25 Pfennigs - Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Kobolzeller Tor) 1921 coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the city's iconic Kobolzeller Tor, a medieval gate that served as the entrance to the city's historic center. The coin's design was created by the German artist and engraver, Karl Goetz, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during the early 20th century. The coin's iron composition and relatively low weight of 4.6 grams also make it stand out from other coins of its time.