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5 Pfennigs - Dieburg
1918 year| Iron | 1.9 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | District of Dieburg (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, four Coats of Arms on oak tree with tree dividing date at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering: 19 18
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Kreis, Hessen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Dieburg 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 money (like the 5 Pfennigs - Dieburg 1918 coin) and foreign currencies, to avoid the inflationary pressures on the mark. This coin, made of iron and weighing only 1.9 grams, was one of many emergency coins issued by local municipalities and districts to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Dieburg 1918 coin.