5 Pfennigs - Garmisch 1917 front 5 Pfennigs - Garmisch 1917 back
5 Pfennigs - Garmisch 1917 photo
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5 Pfennigs - Garmisch

1917 year
Zinc 1.50 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Market Town of Garmisch (Federal state of Bavaria)
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
1.50 g
Diameter
18.0 mm
Thickness
0.98 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#65107
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Legend surrounding denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT
5
NACH
★ FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Marktgemeinde, Bayern]

Pieces with a countermark AW or just W are private issues from the company Alois Wacker, Garmisch.

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Garmisch 1917 coin features a unique design, with a portrait of King Ludwig III of Bavaria on one side and the coat of arms of Garmisch on the other.