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5 Pfennigs - Suhl ND
| Iron | 1.5 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Suhl (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#226477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding coat of arms.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Suhl ND coin from the City of Suhl 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 precious metals like gold, silver, or copper, but the use of iron in this coin reflects the economic and political context of the time, when there was a shortage of precious metals and a need for alternative materials to be used in coinage.
