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5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim
1920 year| Iron | 2.0 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (notgeld) (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounds Coat of Arms centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HILF GOTT HILDESHEIM ALLWEGE
✿ ✶ ✿
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hannover].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim 1920 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in the production of this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time, as Germany was experiencing hyperinflation and there was a shortage of more traditional coinage metals. The decision to use iron was likely a practical one, as it was a readily available and affordable material. Despite its humble composition, the 5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim 1920 coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some examples selling for hundreds of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 102501 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim 1920 coin.
