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5 Pfennigs - Soest
1920 year| Aluminium | 0.7 g | - |
| Issuer | City of Soest (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Size | 17.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Square with rounded corners |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Coat of arms within square surrounded by spiral ornamentation
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1920
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Soest 1920 coin is that it was made of aluminum, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Aluminum was still a relatively new material in the early 20th century, and it was not commonly used for coins until later in the century. The use of aluminum for this coin reflects the economic and technological developments of the time, and it adds to the coin's unique historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Soest 1920 coin.
