5 Pfennigs (Bank of German States) 1949 front 5 Pfennigs (Bank of German States) 1949 back
5 Pfennigs (Bank of German States) 1949 photo
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5 Pfennigs Bank of German States

1949 year
Brass clad steel 3 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1949
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05&nbspDEM)
Currency
Deutsche Mark (1948-2001)
Composition
Brass clad steel
Weight
3 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 December 2001
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#3424
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

Denomination between two rye stalks

Script: Latin

Lettering:
J
5
PFENNIG

Engraver: Adolf Jäger

Edge

Smooth. Brass plating partly stretched over steel core, orientation is random.

Comment

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