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5 Pfennigs - Gerresheim Glashüttenwerk vorm. Ferd. Heye
1917 year| Zinc | 1.96 g | 18.9 mm |
| Issuer | German notgeld (Germany) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.96 g |
| Diameter | 18.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#349521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WERT-MARKE
5
✶ HEYE, GERRESHEIM ✶
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Gerresheim coin from 1917 was part of a series of notgeld coins issued by Germany during World War I. Notgeld coins were emergency currency issued by local authorities when there was a shortage of official currency. The 5 Pfennigs - Gerresheim coin was made of zinc and weighed 1.96 grams, which was unusual for a coin of its denomination at the time.
