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5 Pfennigs - Nürnberg (Adam Weber and Co.) ND
| Zinc | 1.7 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Nuremberg (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#344203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Gasbrennerfabrik
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Nuremberg (Federal state of Bavaria) was minted during a time when Germany was going through a period of rapid inflation, known as the "Inflation of the 1920s." This inflation was caused by the government printing too much money to pay for the costs of World War I, and it led to a significant decrease in the value of the German mark. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local currencies like the Nuremberg 5 Pfennigs coin, which was backed by the city's credit and was seen as a more stable store of value.
