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5 Pfennigs - Leutzsch (Max. Jahn) ND
| Zinc | 1.4 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#278831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Eisengießerei
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Leutzsch (Max. Jahn) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc weighing 1.4 g is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was produced during a time of economic crisis in Germany, known as the "Notgeld" period, where local governments and private companies issued their own emergency currency to address the shortage of official currency. The coin's design features a portrait of Max Jahn, a prominent German engineer and industrialist, on one side, and the denomination and year on the other. Its rarity and historical importance make it a sought-after collector's item, and its value can range from a few hundred to several thousand euros, depending on its condition and provenance.
