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5 Pfennigs - Dillingen
1917 year| Iron | 1.8 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Dillingen an der Donau (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 | Iron |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 F
Edge
Plain
Comment
Previously, this coin was mistakenly regarded as a Röttinger restrike, although the pieces were already known in specialist literature in 1922, thus a year before Röttinger had the restrikes made.It is nevertheless possible that Röttinger commissioned restrikes of these coins; 12 copies were confiscated from his inventory.
94.4 was made with the same Obv. Stamp like 94.1, but with a different Rev. stamp.
(Rev. of 94.1 has 66 beads and Rev. of 94.4 has 56 beads)
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Dillingen 1917 coin from the City of Dillingen an der Donau in Bavaria, Germany, is interesting because it was made of iron, a material that was commonly used for coins during World War I due to the shortage of other metals. This coin is a rare example of a coin made of iron and has a unique historical significance.
