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5 Pfennigs - Mönchengladbach (Gebrüder Meer) ND
| Zinc | 1.9 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mönchengladbach (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#284291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzl: BBBFa: Maschinenfabrik
On December 10, 1872, the brothers Michael and Peter Meer founded in Mönchengladbach the “Gebr. Meer Maschinenfabrik und Eisengiesserei o.H. ". They manufactured steam engines and primarily supplied the strong textile industry on the Lower Rhine.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Mönchengladbach (Gebrüder Meer) ND coin was minted during a time when the Prussian province of Rhine was undergoing significant economic and political changes. The coin's mintage was a result of the need for a new currency system that could accommodate the growing economy of the region. The coin's design, which features the image of a crowned eagle, was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Prussian state. Despite its humble denomination, the 5 Pfennigs - Mönchengladbach (Gebrüder Meer) ND coin is a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of dollars.
