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75 Pfennigs - Höhr
1921 year| Porcelain (white) | 7.8 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Höhr (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 75 Pfennigs (75 Pfennige) (0.75) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Porcelain (white) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#186525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1921
Golt der Schopfer
war der erste topfer
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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 whiteness, translucency, and strength. It was a deliberate choice by the municipality of Höhr to use porcelain for their coins, as it was a symbol of luxury and wealth at the time. This coin is a rare example of a porcelain coin and is highly sought after by collectors.
