5 Pennia Pattern
1918 year| Silver | 2.43 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Provisional Government (1917-1919) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pennia (5 Penniä) (0.05) |
| Currency | Markka (1860-1963) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.43 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Lettering: 5 PENNIÄ
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Pennia (Pattern) 1918 from Finland made of Silver weighing 2.43g is that it was designed by the Finnish artist, Eero Järnefelt. Järnefelt was a prominent painter and sculptor who was known for his work in the Art Nouveau style, and his design for the Pattern 5 Pennia coin reflects this style, with its intricate details and flowing lines. The coin's design features a young woman, representing Finland, surrounded by natural motifs such as leaves and berries, symbolizing the country's connection to nature and the natural world.
