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5 Pfennigs - Teterow ND
| Iron | 2.3 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Teterow (Federal state of Mecklenburg-Schwerin) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#146513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Mecklenburg-Schwerin].Engraver: L. Chr. Lauer in Nürnberg
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Teterow ND coin from the City of Teterow in the Federal state of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, made of Iron and weighing 2.3g, is interesting because it was issued during a time when Germany was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the coin's metal content was significantly higher than its face value. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a period of economic turmoil, and its value as a collector's item has increased over time.