© Balestrin, Gabriel. (CC BY)
© Balestrin, Gabriel. (CC BY)
5 Pfennigs - Lüneburg ND
| Iron | 2.3 g | 18.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lüneburg (notgeld) (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pear; rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
✿ PFENNIG ✿
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Lüneburg ND coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at the time. Most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper, but the 5 Pfennigs - Lüneburg ND coin was made of iron, which was a more common and less valuable material. This makes it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.