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5 Pfennigs - Bad Reichenhall
1917 year| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bad Reichenhall (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 | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGS-NOTMÜNZE
5
★ 1917 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Bad Reichenhall (Federal state of Bavaria) made of Zinc weighing 1.4 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. In 1917, Germany was in the midst of World War I and was facing severe economic challenges, including inflation and a shortage of metals. As a result, the German government was forced to use alternative metals, such as zinc, to produce coins. This coin is a unique example of how a country's currency can be impacted by historical events.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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