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© Wilfried1
5 Pfennigs - Bielefeld Stadtsparkasse
1917 year| Zinc | 1.23 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bielefeld (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.23 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Legend above and below large denomination with pf centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STADT-
SPARKASSE
5 Pf.
KRIEGSWERT-
MARKE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Privat, Westfalen]This coin was also made in aluminium.
The 5 Pfennig coin was dedicated to the work of women in the arms industry in Bielefeld.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Bielefeld (Stadtsparkasse) 1917 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a common material used for coin production during World War I due to the shortage of other metals.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Bielefeld (Stadtsparkasse) 1917 coin.