5 Pfennigs - Duisburg (Firma Peter Fix Söhne G.m.b.H) ND
| Zinc | 1.64 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Duisburg (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.64 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#35689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
✮ ✮ ✮
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Hoch- u. Tiefbaugesellschaft
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Duisburg (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 1.64g is interesting because it was produced during a time when zinc coins were not commonly used in Germany. In fact, this coin was one of the first zinc coins to be introduced in Germany, and it was only produced for a short period of time, making it a rare and unique piece in the history of German numismatics.