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5 Pfennigs - Saarburg, Bezirk Trier ND
| Zinc | 1.5 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | District of Saarburg (Rhine Province) (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#135133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Kreis, Rheinprovinz]Saarburg (Germany) near Trier
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Saarburg, Bezirk Trier ND, made of Zinc and weighing 1.5g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in the late 19th century, during the period of the German Empire (1871-1918), when Germany was rapidly industrializing and expanding its economy. The coin's design, featuring the image of a crowned eagle and the value "5 Pfennigs" on one side, and the inscription "Saarburg, Bezirk Trier ND" on the other, reflects the political and administrative structure of the time, with Saarburg being a district within the Prussian province of Rhine. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the everyday transactions of the time and remains a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND | 21275 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Saarburg, Bezirk Trier ND coin.
