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5 Pfennigs - Aalen

1917 year
Iron 1.7 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Aalen (Federal state of Württemberg)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1917
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
18.0 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#298688
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
5
NUR
★ in AALEN giltig ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Aalen 1917 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of traditional metals. This makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  20000 - - - - - -

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