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5 Pfennigs - Burglengenfeld
1917 year| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Burglengenfeld (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 | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#313331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
Despite being made of zinc, which is a relatively inexpensive metal, the 5 Pfennigs - Burglengenfeld 1917 coin is quite rare and valuable among collectors. In fact, some mint-condition versions of the coin have been known to sell for upwards of $1,000! This is likely due to the coin's historical significance, as it was minted during a time of great economic and political upheaval in Germany, and its unique design features, such as the depiction of the Burglengenfeld castle on the reverse side.