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5 Pfennigs - Eisleben Mansfeldsche Gewerkschaft
1917 year| Zinc | 1.61 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Eisleben (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.61 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.93 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered with date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZ
5
●✶● 1917 ●✶●
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Akt. Ges. für Kupferschieferbergbau
Mint: Metallwarenfabrik H. Arnold, Nürnberg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Eisleben (Mansfeldsche Gewerkschaft) 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, the government introduced a new currency, the "Notgeld," which included coins like the 5 Pfennigs - Eisleben (Mansfeldsche Gewerkschaft) 1917. These coins were made of zinc, a cheaper metal than the traditional copper or silver, and were designed to be used as small change during this period of economic instability. Despite their low value, these coins are now highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Eisleben (Mansfeldsche Gewerkschaft) 1917 coin.
