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5 Pfennigs - Dortmund silver
1917 year| Silver (.900) | 2.96 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Dortmund (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.96 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#189821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination in octagon centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
5
PFG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westfalen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Pfennigs - Dortmund (silver) 1917 coin is that it was issued as a form of emergency currency during World War I. The coin was minted in silver, which was a valuable resource at the time, and was used as a substitute for the regular currency that was in short supply due to the war effort. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms and the year 1917, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
