5 Pfennigs - Langenschwalbach ND front 5 Pfennigs - Langenschwalbach ND back
5 Pfennigs - Langenschwalbach ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Langenschwalbach ND

 
Iron 2.40 g 19.20 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Langenschwalbach (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.40 g
Diameter
19.20 mm
Thickness
1.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#308866
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pearl rim. Denomination in center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
PFENNIG

Edge

Plain.

Comment

(Bad) Langenschwalbach is named Bad Schwalbach since 1927.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Langenschwalbach ND coin is that it was minted during a time when the Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau was undergoing significant economic and political changes. The coin's iron composition and relatively low denomination reflect the efforts of the Prussian government to introduce a more efficient and widely accessible currency system during this period. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is a tangible reminder of a pivotal moment in German history.