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5 Pfennigs - Arnsberg
1918 year| Iron | 1.9 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Arnsberg (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#83724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Beaded rim, legend surrounds denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Arnsberg 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to produce smaller denomination coins, like the 5 Pfennigs, to keep up with the increasing demand for small change. Despite being made of iron, which was a cheaper metal than the traditional copper or silver, the coin still had a relatively low mintage of only 1.1 million, making it a somewhat rare and collectible item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 20250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Arnsberg 1918 coin.
