5 Pfennigs - Heldrungen (Gewerkschaft Heldrungen II) ND front 5 Pfennigs - Heldrungen (Gewerkschaft Heldrungen II) ND back
5 Pfennigs - Heldrungen (Gewerkschaft Heldrungen II) ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Heldrungen (Gewerkschaft Heldrungen II) ND

 
Zinc 1.6 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Heldrungen (Prussian province of Saxony)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
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
References
Numista
N#274902
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl circle, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★

Edge

Plain

Comment

(Menzel: BBB)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's low denomination and made of zinc, which was a cheaper metal, reflects the economic challenges faced by the country during that time. Despite its low value, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.