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5 Pfennigs - Witten
1919 year| Iron | 1.8 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Witten (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend at top and bottom of pearl/dash encircled denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTGELD 1919
5
• PFENNIG •
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Witten, Prussia (now Germany) is interesting because it was made of iron, a material that was commonly used for coins in the early 20th century, but is now rare in modern coinage due to its low value and tendency to corrode easily.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Witten 1919 coin.
