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5 Pfennigs - Lette (Bernh. Cordes) ND
| Zinc | 1.3 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Lette bei Oelde (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting 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 use of zinc as the material for the coin was likely a cost-saving measure, as it was cheaper than other metals. Despite the economic challenges, the coin still features a detailed design, including the image of a woman representing the municipality of Lette bei Oelde, and the coat of arms of the Prussian province of Westphalia.