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5 Pfennigs - Nordenham

1918 year
Iron 2.3 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Nordenham (Federal state of Oldenburg)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#348166
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Nordenham 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing. As a result, many different types of coins were issued, including this one made of iron, to address the shortage of small denomination coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  5000 - - - - - -

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