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5 Pfennigs - Hamm
1919 year| Iron | 3.9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hamm (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#157069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Solid line rim with sun rays, ornamental legend area circling two half circles with sword centered dividing date
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 19
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Hamm 1919 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron was likely a result of the economic constraints and metal shortages during the post-World War I period in Germany.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 20398 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Hamm 1919 coin.
