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25 Pfennigs - Rothenburg ob der Tauber Strafturm
1921 year| Iron | 4.7 g | 24.0 mm |
| 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 | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#64467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
View of Strafturm (criminal tower)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Strafturm
(at bottom in micro script) L.CHR.LAUER NUERNBERG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 25 Pfennigs - Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Strafturm) 1921 coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual coat of arms or national emblem, the coin features a depiction of the Strafturm, a medieval tower in Rothenburg ob der Tauber that was used as a prison. This design was chosen to commemorate the city's history and cultural heritage.
