5 Pfennigs - Halberstadt ND front 5 Pfennigs - Halberstadt ND back
5 Pfennigs - Halberstadt ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Halberstadt ND

 
Iron - 19.1 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Halberstadt (notgeld) (Prussian province of Saxony)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Diameter
19.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#77564
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Pearl rim, coat of arms.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing agency: [Landkreis, Provinz Sachsen].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Halberstadt ND coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of iron, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and was used to alleviate the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. Despite its humble composition, the coin still holds historical significance and is a sought-after collector's item today.