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5 Pfennigs - Tangermünde
1919 year| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Tangermünde (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Tangermünde 1919 coin features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a Gothic church, while the reverse side features the denomination and year of issue. This coin is particularly interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany, following World War I. The use of zinc as the material for the coin was likely a result of the wartime economic constraints and the need for a more affordable alternative to traditional metals like silver or gold. Despite its humble origins, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.