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5 Pfennigs - Henriettenhütte (Eisenwerk) ND
| Iron | 2.4 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#274926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EISENWERK HENRIETTENHÜTTE
5
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Henriettenhütte (Eisenwerk) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Iron weighing 2.4 g is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its unique composition and historical significance. It was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s, when many German cities and towns issued their own emergency currency, known as "notgeld," to address the shortage of official currency. The coin's design features the Henriettenhütte ironworks, which was an important industrial site in the region, and its iron composition was a nod to the region's rich iron ore deposits. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors of rare coins and German numismatics.
