5 Mark - Westfalen (Freiherr vom Stein) 1921 front 5 Mark - Westfalen (Freiherr vom Stein) 1921 back
5 Mark - Westfalen (Freiherr vom Stein) 1921 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

5 Mark - Westfalen Freiherr vom Stein

1921 year
Tombac - 38.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Prussian province of Westphalia (German notgeld)
Issuing bank
Landesbank der Provinz Westfalen
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1921
Value
5 Mark
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Tombac
Diameter
38.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#356595
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Legend surrounding bust of Freiherr vom Stein

Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)

Lettering: Minister vom Stein•Deutschlands Führer in schwerer Zeit 1757-1831

Lettering (regular font): Minister vom Stein•Deutschlands Führer in schwerer Zeit 1757-1831

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 5 Mark - Westfalen (Freiherr vom Stein) 1921 from Prussian province of Westphalia (German notgeld) made of Tombac is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Freiherr vom Stein, a prominent German statesman and reformer who played a significant role in the unification of Germany. The coin features an image of Stein on one side and the Prussian coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1921 and was used as a means of currency in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1921  4035 - - - - - -

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