loading
reading
writing
saving
searching
Deutsches Reich German 5 Pfennig coins, dated 1950 - $75 (Frederick)
Jordan Valley Way
make / manufacturer:
Germany
model name / number:
5 Pfennig
QR Code Link to This Post
The 5 Pfennig coin from the German Reich, minted in 1950, is a significant piece of numismatics. It represents one of the smallest circulating denominations of the Deutsche Mark, which was the official currency of West Germany from 1948 until 1990 and later of unified Germany from 1990 until 2002. The coin features a small oak seedling sprouting five leaves, symbolizing hope for the reconstruction of Germany after the war. The obverse includes the legend "BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND" and the year of issue "1950". The mint mark is a small letter in the center top, between two ears of rye. One of these coins has an "F" the other a "G". The "F" was struck in Stuttgart and the "G" was struck in Karlsruhe, Germany. These coins have smooth edges with brass cladding partly stretched over a steel core. One coin is scratched, and one is in very good condition (see photos). These coins are magnetic.
Obverse
An oak seedling above the date
Script: Latin
Lettering: BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND ·1950
Translation: Federal Republic of Germany
Engraver: Adolf Jäger
Reverse
The mintmark in between two rye ears above the denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering: "G" or "F" 5 PFENNIG
Engraver: Adolf Jäger
Edge
Plain with the brass plating partly stretched over a steel core with random orientation.