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5 Pfennigs - Northeim
1918 year| Iron | 2.0 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Northeim (notgeld) (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#88726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
◉ KRIEGSNOTGELD ◉
5
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hannover].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Northeim 1918 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of traditional metals. This coin is a unique example of how the economic and political circumstances of a particular time and place can influence the design and production of currency.
