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5 Pfennigs - Frankfurt an der Oder
1917 year| Zinc | 1.48 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Frankfurt an der Oder (notgeld) (Prussian province of Brandenburg) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend and date surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
5
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Brandenburg]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Frankfurt an der Oder 1917 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of Germany during World War I. The country was facing a severe shortage of metals, and the government had to resort to using alternative materials like zinc to produce coins. This coin is a unique example of how the economic and political conditions of a time can shape the design and production of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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