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5 Pfennigs - Lengerich in Westfalen (Wickingwerke) ND
| Zinc | 1.7 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 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#278776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Zement und Kalkwerk
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Lengerich in Westfalen (Wickingwerke) ND, made of Zinc and weighing 1.7g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany. The coin was part of a series of "notgeld" (emergency money) coins issued by local communities during the hyperinflation of the 1920s. The coin's design features a unique combination of letters and symbols, and its zinc composition makes it stand out from other coins of the time.
