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5 Pfennigs - Berlin Carl Mampe
1914 year| Zinc | 1.8 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Prussian province of Berlin (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#347314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with elephant centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GELDERSATZ
✿ WELTKRIEG 1914/17 ✿
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Likörfabrik (liquor factory)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Berlin (Carl Mampe) 1914 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic constraints and material shortages during World War I. The fact that it was made of a less valuable material also reflects the economic conditions of the time, as the value of the coin was not as high as other coins made of more valuable materials.
