5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim (Senkingwerk A.G.) ND front 5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim (Senkingwerk A.G.) ND back
5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim (Senkingwerk A.G.) ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim (Senkingwerk A.G.) ND

 
Zinc 1.7 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Hildesheim (notgeld) (Prussian province of Hanover)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#275735
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding, pearl circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★

Edge

Plain

Comment

(Menzel: BBB)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim (Senkingwerk A.G.) ND coin is that it was made of zinc, which is a relatively soft and corrosion-prone metal. This makes it unusual compared to other coins of the time, which were often made of more durable materials like copper or silver. Despite this, the coin has still managed to survive in decent condition, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.