© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Pfennigs - Eschweiler (Lynen and Co) ND
| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Eschweiler (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#321138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WECHSEL-MARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Kabelfabrik
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Eschweiler (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 1.6 g 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 issued for a short period of time, making it a rare and unique piece in the history of German numismatics.
