COIN, x2, 5 Pfennig

H2008.237.1-2

Small, round, golden coloured, aluminium-bronze, 5 Pfennig, coins, x2.

[1] COIN, 1924. Obverse/Heads: Legend reads 'DEUTSCHES REICH/ REICHSPFENNIG', separated by single, simple, floral motif on each side. Main field section has a square diamond shape, with single oak leaf bordering each side of diamond, with '5' in centre, all in relief. Raised rim, reeded edge. Metal tarnished green, around legend. Reverse/Tails: Top centre, 'A', in relief. Six wheat heads, forming an apex/pyramid in centre, all in relief. Bottom centre, '1924, in relief. Field tarnished green, except for relief.

[2] COIN, 1925. Identical design to [1], except for bottom centre date '1925'. Metal tarnished darker between lettering/ complex design areas and patterned parts.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

Stanwix Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H2008.237.1-2
Accession Date: 16 Sep 2013
Acquisition Year: 2008

Material

Aluminium-bronze/Metal

Aluminum-Bronze

0 - Whole

Measurement

height1mm
diameter18mm

 

 

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