5 Pfennigs - Heldrungen ND front 5 Pfennigs - Heldrungen ND back
5 Pfennigs - Heldrungen ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Heldrungen ND

 
Iron 1.4 g 18.1 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
Iron
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
18.1 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#342110
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Heldrungen ND coin was minted during a time when the Prussian province of Saxony was experiencing significant economic growth and industrialization. The coin's iron composition was a result of the province's increased production of iron and steel, which was used to support the growing infrastructure and industry in the region. This coin serves as a tangible representation of the economic and industrial developments taking place in Saxony during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.