COIN, 5 Pfennig
H2008.239
Small, round, golden coloured, brass, 5 Pfennig, coin. Obverse/Heads: Legend reads 'Reichspfennig', arched from centre. Bottom centre, two oak leaves, once either side of 'A'. '5', centre field, in relief. Raised rim, reeded edge. Reverse/Tails: inverse arch legend reads 'Deutsches Reich 1937'. Centre field dominated by Nazi symbolism; large eagle, wings outspread, profile facing proper left, atop wreath, surrounding Swastika, all in relief. Metal tarnished, darker colour between lettering and reeded edge.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H2008.239 |
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| Accession Date: | 16 Sep 2013 |
| Acquisition Year: | 2008 |
Material
| Brass/Metal | Brass | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| height | 1mm |
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| diameter | 18mm |
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