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5 Pfennigs - Ahrweiler (N. Mies) ND
| Zinc | 1.7 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ahrweiler (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Kolonialwarenhandlung
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Ahrweiler (N. Mies) ND coin from the City of Ahrweiler (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 1.7 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's value was worth a fraction of a cent at the time, but its zinc composition made it more valuable than its face value, leading to its use as a substitute for larger denomination coins. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the economic struggles of post-World War I Germany.