© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Pfennigs Pattern
1968 year| Brass plated iron | 3.23 g | 19.02 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Brass plated iron |
| Weight | 3.23 g |
| Diameter | 19.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#281291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Face value and two oak leaves and the mintmark above the value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A
5
PFENNIG
1968
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Pfennigs coin was designed by artist Heinz Gödecke and features a unique pattern on its obverse side, which includes a stylized depiction of a wheat ear and the number "5" in the center. This design was intended to symbolize the country's agricultural industry and the value of the coin.
