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5 Pfennigs - Rositz (Braunkohlenwerke A.G.) ND
| Iron | 2.0 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Rositz (Saxe-Altenburg) (Federal state of Saxe-Altenburg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#294457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued by a private company, Braunkohlenwerke A.G., which was a coal mining company in the municipality of Rositz in Saxe-Altenburg, Germany. This coin was used as a form of private currency for the company's employees and local businesses. It's a unique example of a private company issuing its own currency, and it highlights the importance of local currencies in certain economic contexts.
