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5 Pfennigs - Belgern
1917 year| Iron | - | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Belgern (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Iron |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Belgern 1917 coin made of Iron is interesting because it was produced during a time of war, specifically World War I, and its iron composition was likely a result of the war effort. Many countries, including Germany, switched to using iron or other alternative metals for coin production during this time period due to the scarcity of traditional coinage metals like copper and nickel, which were needed for the war effort. This coin is a tangible representation of the impact of war on everyday life and the ways in which resources were allocated and conserved during this time.
