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5 Mark - Meissen
1921 year| Porcelain (white) | 4.3 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | City of Meißen (Federal state of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1921 |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Porcelain (white) |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Erhöre Herzen*
Lindere Schmerzen*
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Mark - Meissen 1921 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. The use of porcelain in coin production was a deliberate choice by the City of Meißen to showcase the city's long history of porcelain production, which dates back to the 18th century. The coin's design, which features the Meissen Cathedral, was also carefully chosen to highlight the city's cultural and architectural heritage. The combination of porcelain and the cathedral design makes the 5 Mark - Meissen 1921 coin a truly distinctive and collectible item.
