Obverse © @adilson – Reverse © Fênix.
Obverse © @adilson – Reverse © Fênix.
5 Pfennigs - Schwerin an der Warthe ND
| Iron | - | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schwerin an der Warthe (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Posen].Struck by the firm L. Chr. Lauer in Nürnberg
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Schwerin an der Warthe ND coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. As a result, the coin's value was not stable, and its purchasing power varied greatly depending on the day it was used. In fact, at the height of the inflation, the coin's value had decreased so much that it was practically worthless, with some reports stating that it took a whole wheelbarrow full of coins to buy just one loaf of bread! Despite this, the coin remains an interesting piece of history and a reminder of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.