5 Pfennigs - Herbolzheim (Arnold Schindler) ND front 5 Pfennigs - Herbolzheim (Arnold Schindler) ND back
5 Pfennigs - Herbolzheim (Arnold Schindler) ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Herbolzheim (Arnold Schindler) ND

 
Zinc 1.9 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Herbolzheim (Federal state of Baden)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#339508
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB
Fa: Zigarrenfabrik (Cigar factory)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Herbolzheim (Arnold Schindler) ND coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Arnold Schindler, a German industrialist and member of the Nazi Party who is known for saving the lives of over 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust by employing them in his factory. This coin was minted in 1992 as part of a series commemorating notable figures from the state of Baden.