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5 Pfennigs - Messel (Gewerkschaft) ND
| Zinc | 1.8 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Messel (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#282559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★★★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa. Brikettfabrik
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in 1990, and it features a unique design that represents the Messel Pit, a famous fossil site in Germany that was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. The coin's design showcases the pit's significance in the field of paleontology, as it has yielded many important fossil discoveries, including the remains of early mammals and birds.