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5 Pennia Civil War Coinage
1918 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 17.9 mm |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Provisional Government (1917-1919) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pennia (5 Penniä) (0.05) |
| Currency | Markka (1860-1963) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Large value flanked by flower heads.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
PENNIÄ
Interesting fact
The 5 Pennia coin from Finland was designed by the artist E.M. Lönnrot, who was also a notable Finnish philologist and collector of traditional Finnish folklore. The coin features an image of a Finnish maiden on one side and the Finnish coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted during the Finnish Civil War in 1918, which was a time of great turmoil and change in Finland's history. Despite the challenges of that time, the coin remains a symbol of Finnish resilience and national identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pennia (Civil War Coinage) 1918 coin.
