5 Pfennigs - Kötitz (Deutsche Kunstleder Aktienges.) ND front 5 Pfennigs - Kötitz (Deutsche Kunstleder Aktienges.) ND back
5 Pfennigs - Kötitz (Deutsche Kunstleder Aktienges.) ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Kötitz (Deutsche Kunstleder Aktienges.) ND

 
Zinc 1.8 g 19.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Kötitz (Federal state of Saxony)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
19.4 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#277657
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding, pearl circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★

Edge

Plain

Comment

(Menzel: BBB)

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs coin from Kötitz, Saxony, made of zinc and weighing 1.8g, is interesting because it was issued by a private company, Deutsche Kunstleder Aktienges., which was unusual for a circulating coin.