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5 Pfennigs - Breslau (Eisenwerk Frelenberg) ND
| Zinc | 1.7 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Breslau (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#321519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBNote: "FRELENBERG" is stamp error, correct is "TRELENBERG"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Breslau (Eisenwerk Frelenberg) ND coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time, as zinc was a cheaper and more abundant material. This choice of material also speaks to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Breslau (Silesia) during a time of economic challenges.