5 Pfennigs - Burghaslach 1917 front 5 Pfennigs - Burghaslach 1917 back
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5 Pfennigs - Burghaslach

1917 year
Zinc 1.4 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Burghaslach (Federal state of Bavaria)
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
18.0 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#313325
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Burghaslach 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local coins like the 5 Pfennigs - Burghaslach 1917, which were issued by municipalities and private organizations. Despite being made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, these coins were highly valued by the local population due to their scarcity and the need for a stable medium of exchange.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  2074 - - - - - -

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