5 Pfennigs - Merlenbach ND front 5 Pfennigs - Merlenbach ND back
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5 Pfennigs - Merlenbach ND

 
Zinc 1.8 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Merlebach (Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.8 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#346196
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Merlenbach ND coin is that it was minted during a brief period of time when the Municipality of Merlebach was part of the Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine, which was a disputed region between Germany and France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The coin's design and mintage were likely influenced by the political and cultural tensions of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND  20000 - - - - - -

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