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40 Pfennigs - Hamburg Hochbahn ND

1921 year
Porcelain (brown) 3.7 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Hamburg (Federal state of Hamburg)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1921
Value
40 Pfennig (0.40)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Porcelain (brown)
Weight
3.7 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
3.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#127992
Rarity index
78%

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 40 Pfennigs - Hamburg (Hochbahn) ND (1921) coin is that it was made of porcelain, which is a unique material for coins. Porcelain is a type of ceramic material that is known for its durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it an unusual choice for coins that are intended to be used frequently. The use of porcelain for this coin may have been a deliberate choice to create a distinctive and memorable design, or it may have been a practical decision due to the limited availability of other materials at the time. Regardless of the reason, the use of porcelain gives this coin a distinctive look and feel that sets it apart from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1921)  43500 - - - - - -

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