1 Pfennig

€1.00
IssuerGerman Democratic Republic
Year1952-1953
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Pfennig (0.01 DDM)
CurrencyMark (1948-1990)
CompositionAluminium
Weight0.7 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness1.60 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Franz Paul Krischker
In circulation to31 December 1970
Reference(s) KM#5, Schön#5
Obverse descriptionHammer and compass on two wheat stalks symbolizing the alliance of the working class with peasants and intelligent workers. The date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1952
Reverse descriptionThe face value under `DEUTSCHLAND` and the mintmark under `PFENNIG`.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDEUTSCHLAND 1 PFENNIG A
(Translation: Germany Pfennig)
EdgeSmooth
MintA
Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
E
Muldenhütten, Germany(1887-1953)
Mintage1952 A - large `A` (like KM# 1) - 297 213 351
1952 A - small `A` (like 1953) -
1952 E - - 49 295 502
1953 A - - 114 001 762
1953 E - - 50 876 044
Catalog ID4522366660
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