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5 Pfennigs - Gilgenburg
1918 year| Iron | 2.5 g | 18.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gilgenburg (Prussian province of East Prussia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1918
5
✶ PFENNIG ✶
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Gilgenburg 1918 coin from the City of Gilgenburg (Prussian province of East Prussia) made of Iron weighing 2.5 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1918, a year marked by hyperinflation, political instability, and the end of World War I. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation and was used as a means of exchange among the people of Gilgenburg and the surrounding region. Its iron composition also makes it a unique and rare example of a coin made from a non-precious metal, highlighting the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people who produced it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 22500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Gilgenburg 1918 coin.