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5 Mark - Schleiz
1922 year| Porcelain (white) | 4.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schleiz (Thuringia) (Federal state of Thuringia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Porcelain (white) |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#350845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, name surrounding left facing image of Johann Friedrich Böttger in solid line diamond
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHANN FRIEDRICH BÖTTGER
* 4. 2.
16 82
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Mark coin from Schleiz, Thuringia, 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 use of porcelain for this coin gives it a distinctive look and feel. Additionally, the fact that it was produced in 1922 makes it a rare and collectible item, especially for numismatists interested in German currency.
