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5 Pfennigs - Krotoschin ND
| Iron | - | 19.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Krotoschin (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 19.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343899 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Krotoschin ND coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in the late 1920s, a period of hyperinflation in Germany, when the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local notgeld (emergency money) and foreign currencies, like the US dollar. Despite this, the 5 Pfennigs - Krotoschin ND coin remained a widely used denomination during this time, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of the German people during times of economic uncertainty.
