5 Pfennigs - Gotha ND front 5 Pfennigs - Gotha ND back
5 Pfennigs - Gotha ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Gotha ND

 
Iron 2.3 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Gotha (Saxe-Coburg and Gotha) (Federal state of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha)
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
References
Numista
N#97678
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

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND  - - - - - -

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