5 Pfennigs - Woldenberg (Brandenburg) ND front 5 Pfennigs - Woldenberg (Brandenburg) ND back
5 Pfennigs - Woldenberg (Brandenburg) ND photo
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5 Pfennigs - Woldenberg (Brandenburg) ND

 
Iron 1.9 g 17.8 mm
Description
Issuer
German notgeld (Germany)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
1.9 g
Diameter
17.8 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#356974
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Woldenberg (Brandenburg) ND coin from German notgeld (Germany) made of Iron weighing 1.9 g 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's design features the Woldenberg Castle, which was a prominent landmark in the region. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors of German notgeld coins and can fetch a high price at auction.