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5 Pfennigs - Erstein
1917 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erstein (Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#339347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Erstein (Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine) made of Zinc weighing 1.7 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe. The coin was minted in 1917, during World War I, when the German Empire was struggling to maintain its territorial gains in Alsace-Lorraine, which had been annexed from France in 1871. The coin's mintage was likely intended to support the war effort and to demonstrate the German Empire's control over the region. Despite the tumultuous time period, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 3065 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Erstein 1917 coin.