5 Pfennig - Ludwigshafen am Rhein BASF

€50,316.00
IssuerLudwigshafen am Rhein, City of
Year1918
TypeEmergency coinage › Official necessity coins
Value5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
CurrencyMark (1914-1924)
CompositionZinc
Weight2.24 g
Dimensions
Thickness1.24 mm
Shape and TechniqueSquare with rounded corners
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Men05#15627.3, Men18#19586.3
Obverse descriptionCompany and city name surrounding a square holding the trademarked emblem of Badische Anilin & Soda Fabrik.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBADISCHE • ANILIN & SODA • FABRIK • 1918 LUDWIGSHAFEN A.RH •
Reverse descriptionLegend top and bottom of square containing denomination
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering• ERSATZGELD • 50 • PFENNIG •
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1918  - 2 Var. -
Catalog ID1976327550
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