5 Pfennigs - Erbendorf 1917 front 5 Pfennigs - Erbendorf 1917 back
5 Pfennigs - Erbendorf 1917 photo
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5 Pfennigs - Erbendorf

1917 year
Zinc 2.05 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Erbendorf (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
2.05 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#65249
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Legend surrounds denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT *
5 NACH
FRIEDENSSCHLUSS

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Erbendorf 1917 coin is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was produced during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period," when the value of the German mark was rapidly decreasing, and the government was forced to introduce new coinage with lower denominations to keep up with the inflation. The 5 Pfennigs coin was one of the lowest denominations introduced during this time, and it was only produced for a few years before being replaced by a new design. As a result, coins from this era have become highly sought after by collectors, and the 5 Pfennigs - Erbendorf 1917 is considered a prized addition to any collection.