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5 Mark - Schleiz
1922 year| Porcelain (brown) | 4.88 g | 31.3 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 (brown) |
| Weight | 4.88 g |
| Diameter | 31.3 mm |
| Thickness | 3.19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, name surrounding left facing image of Johann Friedrich Böttger in solid line diamond
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHANN FRIEDRICH BÖTTGER
* 5. 2.
16 85
Edge
Plain
Comment
Johann Friedrich Böttger; a German alchemist. He was born in Schleiz and is normally credited with being the first European to discover the secret of the creation of porcelainInteresting fact
The 5 Mark coin from Schleiz, Thuringia, made of porcelain in 1922, is interesting because it was one of the first coins to be made from a non-metallic material, which was a unique and innovative move by the city of Schleiz at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 9600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark - Schleiz 1922 coin.
