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5 Pfennigs - Burg auf Fehmarn
1917 year| Iron | 2.2 g | 17.8 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#296648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
5
✶ 1917 ✶
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Burg auf Fehmarn 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the early 1920s. The coin's iron composition was a result of the government's effort to reduce the cost of production and minting of coins, as the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing due to inflation. Despite its low value, the coin remains a unique and interesting piece of history for collectors and numismatists.
