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5 Pfennigs - Arzberg
1917 year| Iron | 1.57 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Arzberg (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 | Iron |
| Weight | 1.57 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.94 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Legend and date surround denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGS - NOTGELD
5
★ 1917 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Arzberg 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. As a result, the coin's iron composition was a departure from the traditional copper or silver used in coinage at the time, and was instead made from a more affordable and accessible material. This interesting fact highlights the ways in which historical events can impact the design and production of currency.
