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5 Pfennigs - Schönebeck (Zündhutfabrik S.B.) ND
| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schönebeck an der Elbe (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#294923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBS.B. = Sellier & Bellot
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Schönebeck an der Elbe (Prussian province of Saxony) made of Zinc weighing 1.6 g is interesting because it was produced during a time when the Prussian government was actively promoting the use of zinc as a cost-effective alternative to traditional metals like silver and gold for coinage. This coin is a tangible example of that effort and a testament to the resourcefulness and innovation of the Prussian government during that time.