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5 Pfennigs - Nürnberg (Mars Werke A.G.) ND
| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18.0 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 | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#288341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBThe "Mars-Werke A.G." were once a manufacturer of two-wheelers. The company was not as successful as other manufacturers (Hercules, Zündapp, Triumph ...), but Mars motorcycles still have many fans around the world. Today the "A20", better known as the "White Mars", is legendary.
Paul Reissmann founded the Mars company in Nürnberg-Doos in 1873, a company specializing in the production of cast iron stoves. Hand, belt and motorized sirens were manufactured to compensate seasonal fluctuations.
In 1898 the company started to manufacture bicycles.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Nürnberg (Mars Werke A.G.) ND coin is that it was minted during a time when the city of Nuremberg was experiencing significant economic growth and industrialization, particularly in the automotive and engineering sectors. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 1.4 grams, was likely used in everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout the city and surrounding regions. Despite its small denomination, it remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and industrial development of Nuremberg during the early 20th century.
