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5 Pfennigs - Gnesen ND
1917 year| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gnesen (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Gnesen (Posen) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1917, during the height of World War I, and its production was likely impacted by the war effort. Additionally, the coin was issued during a period of hyperinflation in Germany, which saw the value of the German mark plummet. Despite these challenges, the 5 Pfennigs coin from Gnesen (Posen) remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1917) | 3135 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Gnesen ND (1917) coin.