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© Christopherus13
5 Pfennigs - Berlin (A. Wertheim) ND
| Zinc | 1.70 g | 19.2 mm |
| Location | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | Wertheim Retail stores (A. Wertheim) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.70 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WERTMARKE
5
⋆★⋆
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Brandenburg]Menzel: BBB
In 1875 Abraham (Aka Adolf)and Ida Wertheim opened a small retail store in Eastern Germany. In the ensuing years their stores grew into a department store empire.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin was part of the German Empire's coinage system during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The coin was minted in several cities across Germany, including Berlin, and features the image of a crowned eagle on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the denomination and the minting year. The use of zinc in the coin's composition was a common practice during this period, as it was a relatively inexpensive and durable material. Despite its small denomination, the 5 Pfennigs coin played an important role in everyday transactions and was widely used by the general population.
