© D. Mann 2011
© D. Mann 2011
5 Pfennigs - Mettmann (Wagner and Englert G.M.B.H.) ND
| Zinc | 1.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mettmann (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1918 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GÜLTIG BIS 31.DEZ.1918
10
✶ KLEINGELDERSATZ ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Rheinprovinz]Menzel: BBB
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Mettmann coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in the 1920s, a period of hyperinflation in Germany, where the value of the German mark plummeted, and the cost of living skyrocketed. Despite the economic challenges, the City of Mettmann continued to mint coins, including the 5 Pfennigs coin, which remained in circulation until the introduction of the Deutsche Mark in 1924. This coin serves as a reminder of the economic struggles faced by Germany in the early 20th century and the resilience of its people during that time.