5 Pfennigs - Lichtenfels ND front 5 Pfennigs - Lichtenfels ND back
5 Pfennigs - Lichtenfels ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Lichtenfels ND

 
Zinc 1.7 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Lichtenfels in Oberfranken (Federal state of Bavaria)
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
References
Numista
N#345227
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend circling rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Lichtenfels ND coin from the City of Lichtenfels in Oberfranken, Bavaria, is interesting because it was made of zinc, which is a relatively rare metal for coins. Most coins are made of copper, nickel, or a combination of the two. The use of zinc in this coin makes it stand out and highlights the diversity of materials used in coin production.