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5 Pfennigs - Wüstewaltersdorf (Websky, Hartmann and Wiesen) ND
| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa.: Weberei und Färberei
Wüstewaltersdorf is now Walim, Poland
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Wüstewaltersdorf coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Notgeld" period (1919-1924). Notgeld was a type of emergency currency issued by local governments and private companies to address a shortage of official currency. The 5 Pfennigs coin was one of the many different types of Notgeld coins issued during this time, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical context of the period.
