5 Pfennigs - Frauenau (Krystallglasfabrik) ND front 5 Pfennigs - Frauenau (Krystallglasfabrik) ND back
5 Pfennigs - Frauenau (Krystallglasfabrik) ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Frauenau (Krystallglasfabrik) ND

 
Zinc 1.6 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Frauenau (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#134700
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Privat, Bayern]
Menzel: BBB

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Frauenau (Krystallglasfabrik) ND coin from the Municipality of Frauenau in Bavaria, made of Zinc and weighing 1.6g, features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse features a stylized image of a crystal glass factory, which is a nod to the town's historical glass-making industry. This design was chosen to highlight the town's cultural heritage and economic history.