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1 Reichspfennig Pattern
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1924-1936 |
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| Value | 1 Reichspfennig (0.01 RM) |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | DEUTSCHES REICH * REICHSPFENNIG * |
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Pattern coinage in gold from Weimar-era Germany occupies a peculiar corner of numismatic history — these pieces were not monetary proposals in any practical sense, but rather presentation strikes produced at the behest of mint officials or wealthy collectors working within the system. A 1 Reichspfennig in .900 gold at nearly 11 grams would have represented a face-value-to-metal-value ratio so absurd as to make any circulation intent laughable. The Berlin and Munich mints both produced gold fantasy strikes during this window, often without formal Reichsbank authorization.
Provenance documentation is essential here. Pieces without a clear collection history warrant scrutiny.