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5 Pfennigs - Flensburg
1917 year| Iron | 2.22 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Flensburg (notgeld) (Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2.22 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.10 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#64949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legen surrounding rope circle with denomination centered, 2mm hole punched bottom center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Schleswig-Holstein]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Flensburg 1917 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of traditional metals. This makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
