5 Pfennigs - Tempelburg ND front 5 Pfennigs - Tempelburg ND back
5 Pfennigs - Tempelburg ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Tempelburg ND

 
Iron 2.4 g 18.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Tempelburg (Prussian province of Pomerania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
18.2 mm
Thickness
1.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#354736
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAGISTRAT
5
★ TEMPELBURG ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Tempelburg ND coin from the City of Tempelburg (Prussian province of Pomerania) made of Iron weighing 2.4 g is interesting because it was issued during a time when the use of iron as a material for coins was not common, and it was also one of the smallest denominations of coinage in circulation at that time.