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5 Fenigów
| Iron | 2.53 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Regency of Kingdom of Poland (1916-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1917-1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (Fenigów) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1917-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.53 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRÓLESTWO POLSKIE
5 FENIGÓW 1918
Translation: Kingdom of Poland
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Fenigów coin from Poland, minted between 1917 and 1918, was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper, but the use of iron was likely due to the scarcity of these metals during World War I. The iron used in the production of these coins was sourced from the steel mills in Poland, and the coins were designed to be easily identifiable and difficult to counterfeit. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the 5 Fenigów coin remains a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 FF | 18700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 FF | 22690000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Fenigów 1917-1918 coin.
