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7½ Pfennig - Ingolstadt (G.G.F.) ND
| Zinc | 3.4 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ingolstadt (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 7½ Pfennig (0.075) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#339739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 7½
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)G.G.F. = Geschütz-gießerei und Geschoss-Fabrik
(Cannon foundry and bullet factory)
Interesting fact
The 7½ Pfennig coin from Ingolstadt (G.G.F.) ND is interesting because it was minted during a time when Germany was undergoing significant political and economic changes. The coin was issued during the German Empire (1871-1918), which was a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization. The coin's design, featuring the image of a crowned eagle, symbolized the power and unity of the German Empire. Additionally, the fact that it was made of zinc and weighs 3.4 grams makes it a unique and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
