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5 Pfennigs - Bensheim
1917 year| Zinc | 1.76 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bensheim (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.76 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38873 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Pearl rim legend above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
5
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hessen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Bensheim 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark plummeted, and the cost of living skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Bensheim 1917 coin. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 1.76 grams, was issued by the City of Bensheim in the federal state of Hesse and was used as a substitute for the official German currency, which was in short supply. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that highlights the economic struggles of post-World War I Germany.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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