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5 Pfennigs - Crefeld
1919 year| Zinc | 2.4 g | 18.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Krefeld (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#84399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Legend Surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGS=ERSATZGELD
✶ 1919 ✶
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Crefeld 1919 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 currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Crefeld 1919 coin, which was issued by the City of Krefeld. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 2.4 grams, was a stable alternative to the rapidly devaluing national currency and was widely accepted in the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Crefeld 1919 coin.
