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5 Pfennigs - Kempten (Mechanische Baumwollspinnerei) ND
| Iron | 2.5 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kempten (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#277580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, Legend circling, pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
(Menzel: BBB)Interesting fact
The Mechanische Baumwollspinnerei (Mechanical Cotton Mill) depicted on the coin was a significant industrial site in Kempten, Bavaria, during the 19th century. It was one of the first mechanized cotton mills in Germany and played an important role in the country's industrialization. The mill was powered by a steam engine and employed hundreds of workers, mostly women and children, who worked long hours in challenging conditions. The mill produced high-quality cotton yarn that was sold throughout Europe. Today, the building housing the mill has been converted into a museum, where visitors can learn about the history of the textile industry and its impact on the local community.
