© D. MANN 2011
© D. MANN 2011
5 Pfennigs - Bamberg
1917 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bamberg (notgeld) (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 | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
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Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Bamberg 1917 coin was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) dropped significantly, leading to a shortage of small denomination coins. To address this issue, many cities and towns, including Bamberg, issued their own emergency currency, known as "notgeld" (meaning "emergency money" in German). The 5 Pfennigs - Bamberg 1917 coin was one such notgeld coin, issued by the City of Bamberg in 1917. It was made of zinc and weighed 1.7 grams. Despite its small denomination, this coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Bamberg 1917 coin.
