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5 Pfennigs - Hamburg (F.W.L. Poetsch G.M.B.H.) ND
| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hamburg (Federal state of Hamburg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Hamburg (F.W.L. Poetsch G.M.B.H.) ND coin is that it was minted during a time when Germany was going through a period of hyperinflation. In the early 1920s, the value of the German mark had dropped significantly, and the government was forced to introduce new coinage with lower denominations to keep up with the increasing prices. The 5 Pfennigs coin was one of the new coins introduced during this time, and it was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, to keep production costs down. Despite its low value, the coin is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
