© Balestrin, Gabriel. (CC BY)
© Balestrin, Gabriel. (CC BY)
5 Pfennigs - Beckum
1917 year| Zinc | - | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Beckum (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole (4.0mm ⌀ hole) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#268140 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westfalen]Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Beckum 1917 coin was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and was used to alleviate the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. Despite its low value, the coin is now considered a rare collector's item and can fetch high prices at auctions.
