© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Pfennigs - Bad Kissingen
1917 year| Zinc | 1.55 g | 19.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bad Kissingen (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 | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 19.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#63621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Legend arced above denomination with date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTGELD
5
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Bad Kissingen 1917 coin is interesting because 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 dropped significantly due to the country's involvement in World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, many German cities, including Bad Kissingen, issued their own emergency currency, like this 5 Pfennigs coin, to address the shortage of small change caused by the devaluation of the mark.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Bad Kissingen 1917 coin.