Obverse © @adilson
Obverse © @adilson
5 Pfennigs - Coswig (E. Nacke) ND
| Iron | - | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#236072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Coswig (E. Nacke) ND coin was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of iron, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and it was designed to be easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. The coin's unique design features a stylized image of a tree on one side and the denomination and mintmark on the other. Despite its humble origins, the 5 Pfennigs - Coswig (E. Nacke) ND coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
