5 Pfennigs - Bad Mergentheim 1918 front 5 Pfennigs - Bad Mergentheim 1918 back
5 Pfennigs - Bad Mergentheim 1918 photo
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5 Pfennigs - Bad Mergentheim

1918 year
Iron 1.5 g 16.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Mergentheim (Federal state of Württemberg)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
16.2 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#267712
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZ
5
PF.
✶ 1918 ✶

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Bad Mergentheim 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 and having a relatively low value, this coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  20000 - - - - - -

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