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5 Pfennigs - Gerresheim Glashüttenwerk vorm. Ferd. Heye
1919 year| Zinc | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#179711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WERT-MARKE
5
✶ HEYE, GERRESHEIM ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Gerresheim coin features a unique design that showcases the importance of glass production in the region. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized glassblower, while the reverse side features a stylized glass factory. This design was chosen to highlight the significance of the glass industry in Gerresheim, which was a major center for glass production in Germany at the time. The coin's design serves as a testament to the region's rich industrial heritage and its contribution to the country's economy.
