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5 Pfennigs - Gössnitz
1918 year| Zinc | 1.4 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gößnitz (Saxe-Altenburg) (Federal state of Saxe-Altenburg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Beaded rim, double line legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZ
GÜLTIG BIS
5
1 JAHR NACH
FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Sachsen-Altenburg]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Gössnitz 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the Saxon inflation of 1918-1923. This period saw the value of the German mark drop significantly, leading to the issuance of coins with lower denominations, such as the 5 Pfennigs coin, to keep up with the increasing prices of goods and services.