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5 Pfennigs - Burg auf Fehmarn
1917 year| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Burg auf Fehmarn (Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
5
✶ 1917 ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Schleswig-Holstein]Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Burg auf Fehmarn 1917 coin was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, the government decided to introduce a new currency, the "Notgeld," which was made up of coins and banknotes that were issued by local communities and cities. The 5 Pfennigs - Burg auf Fehmarn 1917 coin was one of these Notgeld coins, and it was issued by the City of Burg auf Fehmarn in the Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein. Despite the challenges faced by Germany at the time, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Burg auf Fehmarn 1917 coin.