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5 Pfennigs - Langerfeld (Alb. and E. Henkels) ND
| Zinc | 1.3 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Langerfeld (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding, beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Spitzen-und Besatzfabrik
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The 5 Pfennigs coin was introduced in 1923, during the hyperinflation period that followed World War I, when the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. The coin was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive material, to keep production costs low. Despite its low value, the coin was still widely used in everyday transactions and played an important role in the economy of the time.