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5 Pfennigs - Agatharied

1917 year
Zinc 2.8 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Agatharied (Federal state of Bavaria)
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
Zinc
Weight
2.8 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#24576
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Agatharied 1917 coin from the Municipality of Agatharied in Bavaria, made of zinc and weighing 2.8g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing hyperinflation and the coin's low denomination and metal composition reflect the efforts of the government to produce a coin that was both affordable and durable during a period of economic instability.

Price

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

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