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5 Pfennigs - Scheinfeld

1921 year
Iron 1.9 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Scheinfeld (Federal state of Bavaria)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1921
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
18.0 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#353014
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Pearl rim with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Scheinfeld 1921 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the 1920s. This coin, made of iron and weighing 1.9 grams, was worth only 5 pfennigs, which is equivalent to 0.05 euros today. Despite its low value, the coin is now considered a rare collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1921  20300 - - - - - -

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