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5 Pfennigs - Bensheim
1917 year| Iron | 2.65 g | 19.3 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.37 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Beaded rim, legend half circled above denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
5
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hessen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Bensheim 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. To combat this issue, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld" (emergency money), which included coins like the 5 Pfennigs - Bensheim 1917, made of iron and with a low denomination, to help alleviate the economic burden on the population.
