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5 Pfennigs - Schweinfurt (Bayrische Schuhfabriken A.-G.) ND
| Iron | 3.1 g | 22.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schweinfurt (notgeld) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#353984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued as a form of emergency currency, known as "notgeld," during a time of economic crisis in Germany following World War I. The coin was issued by the City of Schweinfurt and features the logo of the Bayrische Schuhfabriken A.-G. (Bavarian Shoe Factories, Inc.) on one side, and the denomination and city name on the other. The use of iron as the material for the coin was likely a result of the scarcity of other metals during this time period.
