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5 Mark - Münsterberg ND
1922 year| Porcelain (Brown) | 7.4 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | City of Münsterberg (Lower Silesia) (Prussian province of Lower Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Porcelain (Brown) |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#375680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Man standing on a slain lion, dressed in early medieval armor, holding sword and shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERZOG BOLKO
Translation: Duke Bolko II
Edge
Scalloped
Comment
Interesting reading on Duke Bolko IIhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolko_II_the_Small
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Mark coin from Münsterberg (Lower Silesia) is that it was made of porcelain, which is a unique material for coins. Most coins are made of metals like silver, gold, or copper, but the 5 Mark coin from Münsterberg was made of porcelain, which is a type of ceramic material. This makes it stand out from other coins of its time and adds to its unique historical significance.
