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5 Pfennigs - Rothenburg ob der Tauber ND
1918 year| Iron | 1.7 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
K.B.STADT ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER
5
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Rothenburg ob der Tauber ND (1918) coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's iron composition was a result of the wartime economy and the lack of available metals, and it was one of the few coins that were produced during this time that did not have a portrait of a German leader or a national symbol. Instead, it features the image of a medieval town hall, which is a prominent landmark in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Despite its humble design, the coin is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and rarity.
