5 Pfennigs - Tremessen ND front 5 Pfennigs - Tremessen ND back
5 Pfennigs - Tremessen ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Tremessen ND

 
Zinc 1.5 g 19.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Tremessen (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
19.2 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#355492
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Tremessen ND coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in the late 19th century, a period of rapid industrialization and urbanization in Germany, which led to a significant increase in the demand for small denomination coins like the 5 Pfennigs. Additionally, the coin was minted during the reign of Wilhelm II, who was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, and its design reflects the imperial and royal symbols of the time, such as the eagle and the crown.