5 Pfennigs - Frankenthal 1918 front 5 Pfennigs - Frankenthal 1918 back
5 Pfennigs - Frankenthal 1918 photo
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5 Pfennigs - Frankenthal

1918 year
Iron 2.9 g 18.1 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Frankenthal (Palatinate) (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.9 g
Diameter
18.1 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#38397
Rarity index
59%

Reverse

Image of a blacksmith working

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Pfalz]

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Frankenthal 1918 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Frankenthal 1918 coin, which was issued by the City of Frankenthal in the Palatinate region of Bavaria. Despite its small denomination, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that highlights the economic challenges faced by Germany during this period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  - - - - - -

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