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5 Pfennigs - Düren
1918 year| Iron | 3.10 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Düren (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Denomination dividing date with city name half circled below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
19 18
STADT DÜREN
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz]
Funck№ 105.6a
Obverse
Die 1 - fine script, medium height of "18" in date, distance between "T" and "D" of words STADT DÜREN large.
Reverse
Die A - bold script, medium height of "18" in date, distance between "T" and "D" of words STADT DÜREN small.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Düren 1918 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to the country's involvement in World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, the government was forced to produce smaller denomination coins, like the 5 Pfennigs, to keep up with the high inflation rates and the need for small change in everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 300300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Düren 1918 coin.
