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5 Pfennigs - Düsseldorf (Leonhard Tietz A.G.) ND
| Zinc | 1.8 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Düsseldorf (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#341118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Big "T", with inside "IETZ", beside half cirled legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
T
IETZ
WERT-MARKE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Warenhäuser
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Düsseldorf (Leonhard Tietz A.G.) ND coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. At that time, the value of the German mark plummeted, and the price of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the German government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the inflation, leading to the creation of coins like the 5 Pfennigs - Düsseldorf (Leonhard Tietz A.G.) ND, which were made of cheaper materials like zinc instead of the traditional silver or gold. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time period.
![5 Pfennigs (Dusseldorf) [Private, Leo Kropp] ND front](/storage/images/5-Pfennigs-Dusseldorf-Private-Leo-Kropp_171347_1.webp)
![5 Pfennigs (Dusseldorf) [Private, Leo Kropp] ND back](/storage/images/5-Pfennigs-Dusseldorf-Private-Leo-Kropp_171347_2.webp)
