5 Pfennigs - Deggendorf 1917 front 5 Pfennigs - Deggendorf 1917 back
5 Pfennigs - Deggendorf 1917 photo
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5 Pfennigs - Deggendorf

1917 year
Zinc 1.5 g 17.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Deggendorf (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
1.5 g
Diameter
17.3 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#199829
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Pearl rim, multi-line legend surrounding denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
5
GILTIG BIS 6 MONATE
NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Deggendorf 1917 coin from the City of Deggendorf in Bavaria, Germany, is interesting because it was made of zinc, a material that was commonly used for coin production during World War I due to its low cost and durability. This coin is a rare example of a zinc coin that has survived in good condition, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.