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5 Pfennigs - Crefeld
1918 year| Iron | 2.50 g | 18.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Krefeld (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.50 g |
| Diameter | 18.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGS-ERSATZGELD
5
✶ 1918 ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz]Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Crefeld 1918 coin was issued 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 emergency currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Crefeld 1918 coin. This coin was issued by the City of Krefeld in the Prussian province of Rhine, and it was made of iron, which was a more affordable and accessible material than other metals at the time. Despite its humble origins, the 5 Pfennigs - Crefeld 1918 coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 102000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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