5 Pfennigs - Dinkelsbühl 1917 front 5 Pfennigs - Dinkelsbühl 1917 back
5 Pfennigs - Dinkelsbühl 1917 photo
© D. MANN 2011

5 Pfennigs - Dinkelsbühl

1917 year
Zinc 1.4 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Dinkelsbühl (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
1.4 g
Diameter
18.0 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#26152
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

Pearl rim, with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Dinkelsbühl 1917 coin from the City of Dinkelsbühl in Bavaria, Germany, is interesting because it was made of zinc, a material that was commonly used for coins during World War I due to its low cost and durability. This coin was also relatively lightweight, weighing only 1.4 grams, making it easy to handle and transport.