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5 Pfennigs - Roth bei Nürnberg
1920 year| Iron | 1.9 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Roth bei Nürnberg (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#351222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ 1920 ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Roth bei Nürnberg, 1920, was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of iron was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make the coin more accessible to the general population. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in circulation. This fact highlights the resourcefulness and innovation of the city of Roth bei Nürnberg in producing a coin that was both practical and valuable to its citizens.
