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5 Pfennigs - Greiffenberg
1919 year| Iron | 3.3 g | 18.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Greiffenberg (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Solid line rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOTGELD 1919
5
✶ PFENNIG ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Schlesien].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Greiffenberg 1919 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's iron composition was a result of the scarcity of other metals, such as copper and silver, which were being used to produce higher denomination coins. Despite its low value, the coin remains a unique and interesting piece of history for collectors and numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 12800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Greiffenberg 1919 coin.
