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5 Franken Ghent - WW1 German Occupation Coinage
1918 year| Brass plated iron | 17.25 g | 38.73 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ghent (Province of East Flanders) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Brass plated iron |
| Weight | 17.25 g |
| Diameter | 38.73 mm |
| Thickness | 2.16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
The date above the value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1918
5 FRANK
•UITBETAALBAAR•JANUARI•1922•
PAX ET LABOR
Translation:
1918
5 Frank
Payable January 1922
Peace and Labor
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 5 Franken (Ghent - WW1 German Occupation Coinage) 1918 from City of Ghent (Province of East Flanders) made of Brass plated iron weighing 17.25 g is that it was issued during the German occupation of Belgium during World War I. The coin was minted in 1918, and it features the image of a German eagle on one side and the value of 5 Franken on the other. This coin is a rare and unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the complex and tumultuous period of World War I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 339000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Franken (Ghent - WW1 German Occupation Coinage) 1918 coin.