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5 Pfennigs - Wurzbach in Thüringen
1919 year| Iron | 1.6 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Wurzbach (Reuss) (Federal state of Reuss) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency : [Gemeinde, Reuß jüngere Linie]
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Wurzbach in Thüringen 1919 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron in coinage was often associated with times of economic hardship or war, as it was seen as a cheaper and more readily available alternative to other metals. The fact that this coin was made of iron may suggest that the municipality of Wurzbach was facing economic challenges at the time of its minting.