5 Pfennigs - Reichenbach (Wohltätigkeits and Pflegeanstalt) ND front 5 Pfennigs - Reichenbach (Wohltätigkeits and Pflegeanstalt) ND back
5 Pfennigs - Reichenbach (Wohltätigkeits and Pflegeanstalt) ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Reichenbach (Wohltätigkeits and Pflegeanstalt) ND

 
Zinc 1.8 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Reichenbach in der Oberpfalz (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole (Hole 1.5mm)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#292039
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding with convent symbol centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CONVENT●DER●BARMHERZIGEN●BRÜDER
REICHEN
● BACH ●

Edge

Plain

Comment

Menzel: BBB

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wohltätigkeits- und Pflegeanstalt Reichenbach, a local charitable institution that provided care and support for the elderly and disabled. The coin's design features the institution's building and grounds, highlighting its importance to the community.