5 pfennig - Eltmann (Vorschussverein) ND front 5 pfennig - Eltmann (Vorschussverein) ND back
5 pfennig - Eltmann (Vorschussverein) ND photo
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5 pfennig - Eltmann (Vorschussverein) ND

 
Zinc 1.5 g 19.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Eltmann (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
19.2 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#339228
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 pfennig coin from Eltmann, Bavaria, is that it was made of zinc, which is a relatively soft and corrosion-prone metal. This makes it unusual compared to other coins of the time, which were often made of more durable materials like copper or silver. Despite this, the zinc coins were still widely used and remained in circulation for many years, indicating that they were still considered valuable and reliable forms of currency.