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5 Pfennigs - Alfeld (C. Behrens) ND
| Zinc | 1.8 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Alfeld (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#323634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Schuhleisten und Stanzmesserfabrik
(Shoe lasts and punching knife factory)
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Alfeld (C. Behrens) ND coin was designed by Carl Behrens, a German engraver and medalist who was known for his work on various coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Behrens' design for this coin features a depiction of a young woman, representing the city of Alfeld, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "ALFELD" and the year of minting, while the reverse side features the denomination "5 PFENNIG" and a small image of a horse. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists due to its limited mintage and historical significance.
