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5 Pfennigs - Lüdinghausen (Maschinenfabrik Pilgrim) ND
| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lüdinghausen (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding, beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Lüdinghausen (Maschinenfabrik Pilgrim) ND is interesting because it was made of zinc, which is a relatively soft and corrosion-prone metal. This makes it unusual compared to other coins of the time, which were often made of more durable metals like copper or silver. Despite this, the coin has still managed to survive in decent condition, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
