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5 Pfennigs - Hersfeld ND
| Zinc | 1.5 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hersfeld (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Beaded rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Hersfeld ND coin was minted during a time when Prussia was undergoing significant political and economic changes. The coin was issued in 1905, just a year before the formation of the German Empire, which united various German states under a single government. This coin, therefore, represents a unique moment in history, as it was minted during a period of transition and change in Germany's political landscape.
