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5 Pfennigs - Gostyn
1917 year| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gostyn (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 | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#183112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Posen]Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Gostyn 1917 coin is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Germany. The Prussian province of Posen, where the coin was minted, was a region that had been annexed by Prussia in the late 18th century, and was inhabited by a mix of German and Polish populations. The coin's minting in 1917 coincided with the height of World War I, and the subsequent economic and political instability of the time likely affected its production and distribution. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a tangible piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the people who lived through those tumultuous times.