20 Pfennigs - Deutsche Eisenbahn Nürnberg Fürth (Nürnberg-Fürth) ND (1920-1921) front 20 Pfennigs - Deutsche Eisenbahn Nürnberg Fürth (Nürnberg-Fürth) ND (1920-1921) back
20 Pfennigs - Deutsche Eisenbahn Nürnberg Fürth (Nürnberg-Fürth) ND (1920-1921) photo
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20 Pfennigs - Deutsche Eisenbahn Nürnberg Fürth Nürnberg-Fürth ND

 
Aluminium 1.3 g 25 mm
Description
Location
Cities of Nuremberg and Fürth (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens
Years
1920-1921
Value
20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#50057
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Shows a view of the inauguration day event for Germany's first railway on 7 December 1835

Script: Latin

Lettering:
I.DEUTSCHE EISENBAHN
NÜRNBERG FÜRTH
1835
L CHR LAUER NUERNBERG

Translation:
1st German "Iron Road" Railway
Nuremberg to Furth
1835

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: RRR

The scene depicts the opening day celebrations and dedication of the Adler (eagle) steam engine originally purchased from the Stevenson's Co. in Newcastle, England. This engine was restored in 1935 and again in 2008 and presumably still runs today for special occasions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1920-1921)  10000 - - - - - -

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