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Konitz Westpreußen ND
1916 year| Iron | 2.6 g | 20.7 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with coat of arms centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAGISTRAT DER STADT KONITZ I. WRP
★
L. CHR. LAUER NUERNBERG
Edge
Plain
Comment
The circulation value is not known. They may be "Brotmarken" that were put into circulation in 1916 and were recognized as Notgeld.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Konitz (Westpreußen) ND (1916) from German notgeld (Germany) made of Iron weighing 2.6 g is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany. The coin was part of a series of emergency currency issued by local authorities in West Prussia during World War I, when the country was facing a severe shortage of small change. The use of iron as the material for the coin was a practical solution to address the shortage, as it was a readily available and inexpensive metal. Despite its humble origins, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1916) | 50 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Konitz (Westpreußen) ND (1916) coin.
