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5 Pfennigs - Herbolzheim (L. Heppe) ND
| Zinc | 1.7 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Herbolzheim (Federal state of Baden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole (Hole 2 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#311153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Zigarrenfabrik (Cigar factory)
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Herbolzheim (L. Heppe) ND coin was designed by Ludwig Heppe, a German engraver and medalist who was known for his work on various coins and medals during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Heppe's design for this coin features a depiction of the Herbolzheim city gate on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the denomination and the year of minting. This coin was minted in 1927 and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Federal State of Baden, which was a state in southwestern Germany that existed from 1945 to 1952. Today, this coin is considered a collector's item and can be found in numismatic collections and online marketplaces.