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5 Pfennigs - Frankenstein
1917 year| Iron | 2.1 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Frankenstein (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#244400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above coat of arms, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPARMARKE
1917
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Frankenstein 1917 coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the portrait of a Frankenstein's monster, which is a departure from the typical designs found on coins from the Prussian province of Silesia. This design was chosen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein" and to pay tribute to the city of Frankenstein, which was named after the famous novel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 46982 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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