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5 Pfennigs - Bergedorf
1917 year| Zinc | 1.9 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | Federal state of Hamburg (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Value inside a cirlce of dots
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Kriegswechselmarke
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5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Hamburg]Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Bergedorf 1917 coin from the Federal State of Hamburg (German notgeld) made of Zinc weighing 1.9g is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of a cheap metal, zinc, instead of a more valuable metal like gold or silver, which was used for coins before the war. This change in material was a result of the economic struggles Germany faced after World War I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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