5 Pfennigs - Beilngries 1917 front 5 Pfennigs - Beilngries 1917 back
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5 Pfennigs - Beilngries

1917 year
Zinc 1.5 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Beilngries (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
1.5 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#85394
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Beilngries 1917 coin from the City of Beilngries in Bavaria, Germany, is interesting because it was made of zinc, a material that was commonly used for coin production during World War I due to its low cost and durability. This coin was also relatively lightweight, weighing only 1.5 grams, making it easy to handle and transport.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  5000 - - - - - -

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