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5 Pfennigs - Meuselbach
1919 year| Zinc | 1.5 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Meuselbach (Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt) (Federal state of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above Meuselbacher Kuppe and Tower
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEUSELBACHER KUPPE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Gemeinde, Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Meuselbach 1919 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local coins like the 5 Pfennigs - Meuselbach 1919, which were issued by municipalities and local governments. Despite being made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, these coins were highly valued by the local population due to their scarcity and the need for a stable medium of exchange. Today, the 5 Pfennigs - Meuselbach 1919 coin is a sought-after collector's item, serving as a reminder of a tumultuous period in German history.