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5 Pfennigs - Neumarkt Schlesien
1919 year| Iron | 3.0 g | 18.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Neumarkt (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Stadtsparkasse Neumarkt Schlesien |
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 18.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#154709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Solid line rim, legend cicled above coat of arms and date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPARMARKE
1919
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadtsparkasse, Schlesien].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Neumarkt (Schlesien) 1919 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1919, just after the end of World War I, when Germany was facing severe economic challenges, including hyperinflation and a large national debt. Despite these challenges, the coin was made of iron, which was a relatively valuable material at the time, and it weighed 3.0 grams, making it a substantial coin for its denomination. This fact highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of Neumarkt (Silesia) during a difficult period in German history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Neumarkt (Schlesien) 1919 coin.
