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5 Pfennigs - Cham
1917 year| Zinc | 1.50 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Cham (notgeld) (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 | 1.50 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#84150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGS - NOTMÜNZE
5
★ 1917 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Cham 1917 coin from the City of Cham (notgeld) in the Federal state of Bavaria, made of Zinc and weighing 1.50 g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was minted as a temporary solution to address the shortage of small denomination coins, and it features a unique design that reflects the cultural and historical context of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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