5 Pfennigs - Ochsenfurt ND front 5 Pfennigs - Ochsenfurt ND back
5 Pfennigs - Ochsenfurt ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Ochsenfurt ND

 
Zinc 1.9 g 19.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Ochsenfurt (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
19.2 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#348818
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Ochsenfurt ND coin from the City of Ochsenfurt in Bavaria, Germany, made of zinc and weighing 1.9g, features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin's reverse features a depiction of the Ochsenfurt coat of arms, which includes a shield with three oxen (hence the name Ochsenfurt, which translates to "oxen ford" in English). This design was chosen to represent the city's history and culture, as Ochsenfurt has been known for its cattle trade and agriculture since the Middle Ages.