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5 Pfennigs - Siersleben
1920 year| Iron | 1.9 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Siersleben (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#353414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Siersleben 1920 coin from the Municipality of Siersleben in the Prussian province of Saxony is interesting because it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of iron was a nod to the region's industrial heritage and a reflection of the economic conditions of the time. The coin's design, which features a simple geometric pattern and the denomination, is also notable for its simplicity and utilitarian feel, which was a departure from the more ornate designs found on other coins of the era.