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5 Mark - Westfalen Freiherr vom Stein
1921 year| Aluminium | 3.5 g | 32.0 mm |
| 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 | Aluminium |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
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
Comment
Issuing body: [Landesbank der Provinz Westfalen, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the early 1920s. The coin's value of 5 Mark was significant at the time, but due to the inflation, it quickly lost its purchasing power and became nearly worthless. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 120753 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark - Westfalen (Freiherr vom Stein) 1921 coin.
