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5 Pfennigs - Gotha ND
Iron | 2.3 g | 19.3 mm |
Issuer | City of Gotha (Saxe-Coburg and Gotha) (Federal state of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
Composition | Iron |
Weight | 2.3 g |
Diameter | 19.3 mm |
Thickness | 1.2 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#97678 |
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Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding image of St. Gotthard, Bishop of Hildesheim
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Sachsen-Coburg]F#166.3b) the point of the mitre (Hat) is flat and has a concave curve.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Gotha ND coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in the late 19th century, a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization, and it features an image of a crowned eagle, which symbolized the German Empire. Additionally, the coin was made of iron, which was a departure from the traditional use of precious metals like gold and silver in coinage, and it weighed 2.3 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at the time. Overall, the 5 Pfennigs - Gotha ND coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides a glimpse into the economic and political climate of late 19th century Germany.
Price
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