5 Pfennigs - Unterweserstädte 1919 front 5 Pfennigs - Unterweserstädte 1919 back
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5 Pfennigs - Unterweserstädte

1919 year
Zinc 1.52 g 17.8 mm
Description
Issuer
German notgeld (Germany)
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
1.52 g
Diameter
17.8 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#305113
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

5 in middle, lettering Notgeld above, year in bottom. 2 stars and one flower on left and right side

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5 NOTGELD 1919

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Unterweserstädte 1919 coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Zinc weighing 1.52g is a rare and valuable collector's item. It was minted during a time of economic crisis in Germany, known as the "Notgeld" period, when many cities and towns issued their own emergency currency due to a shortage of official currency. The coin features a unique design, with the image of a sailboat on the obverse (front side) and the value and year on the reverse (back side). It's a fascinating piece of history that collectors and numismatists would find interesting to own.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1919  - - - - - -

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