


© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Reichspfennig military coinage - Pattern
1940 yearZinc | 2.54 g | 18.97 mm |
Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
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Period | Third Reich (1933-1945) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1940 |
Value | 5 Reichspfennig (0.05 RM) |
Currency | Reichsmark (1924-1948) |
Composition | Zinc |
Weight | 2.54 g |
Diameter | 18.97 mm |
Shape | Round with a round hole |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#284514 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle head above center hole, denomination below
Lettering: R 5
Engraver: Hans Herbert Schweitzer
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Reichspfennig was designed by German artist and engraver, Reinhart Heydrich, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and medals during the Nazi era.