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5 Pfennigs - Leipzig (Automobil and Aviatik A.G. Heiterblick) ND
| Zinc | 16 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Leipzig (Federal state of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding, pearl circle with denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBAutomobil & Aviatik AG was a German aircraft manufacturer during World War I. The company was established at Mülhausen (today in France) in 1909 and soon became one of the country's leading producers of aircraft. It relocated to Freiburg in 1914 and to Leipzig in 1916 and established a subsidiary in Vienna as Österreichisch-Ungarische Flugzeugfabrik Aviatik. During the war, the company became best known for its reconnaissance aircraft, the B.I and B.II, although the Austro-Hungarian subsidiary also produced a number of its own designs, including fighters such as the D.I.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Leipzig (Federal state of Saxony) features a unique design that showcases the city's rich history in automotive and aviation technology. The coin's reverse side features an image of a vintage car and an airplane, symbolizing the city's innovative spirit and its contributions to the transportation industry. This design was minted in 1936 and was only produced for a short period, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
