5 Pfennigs - Boppard 1919 front 5 Pfennigs - Boppard 1919 back
5 Pfennigs - Boppard 1919 photo

5 Pfennigs - Boppard

1919 year
Zinc 1.73 g 19.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Boppard (Prussian province of Rhine)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1919
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.73 g
Diameter
19.2 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#287530
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Legend surrounding solid line circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOTGELD
5
PFG

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Boppard 1919 coin from the City of Boppard (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 1.73g is interesting because it was issued 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 production and circulation helped to alleviate the shortage of small change in the German economy. Despite its low value, the coin remains a sought-after collector's item today, serving as a reminder of Germany's economic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1919  - - - - - -

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