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5 Pfennigs - Sprendlingen (Chr. Strunck and Sohn) ND
| Iron | 2.2 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Sprendlingen in Rheinhessen (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#287926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Düngemittelfabrik (Fertilizer factory)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Sprendlingen (Chr. Strunck and Sohn) ND coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at the time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of iron was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make the coin more accessible to the general population. This decision was seen as a sign of innovation and progress in the field of numismatics.