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5 Pfennigs - Nürnberg (Victoria Werke A.G.) 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#347181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Fahrradfabrik
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. In fact, at the height of the inflation, it took 200 billion marks to buy just one dollar! The 5 Pfennigs coin, made of zinc and weighing 1.7 grams, was a common coin during this time and was used for everyday transactions. Despite its low value, it remains an interesting piece of history for collectors today.
