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5 Pfennigs - Grossalmerode von Waitzische Erben
1918 year| Iron | 2.3 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Großalmerode (Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with crossed hammers centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Braunkohlenindustrie
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Grossalmerode (von Waitzische Erben) 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, the government was forced to produce coins with lower denominations, such as the 5 Pfennigs, to keep up with the increasing demand for small change. Despite being made of iron and having a relatively low value, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item today, due to its historical significance and limited mintage.