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5 Pfennigs - Sömmerda (Dreyse and Collenbusch) ND
| Zinc | 1.5 g | 18.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Sömmerda (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#294999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Munitionsfabrik und Gasanstalt
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Sömmerda (Prussian province of Saxony) made of Zinc weighing 1.5 g is interesting because it was minted during a time when the Prussian government was actively trying to reduce the weight of their coins to save on metal costs. Despite this, the 5 Pfennigs coin remained a relatively heavy coin, weighing in at 1.5 grams, which is unusual compared to other coins of similar denominations from the same time period.
