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5 Pfennigs - Gunzenhausen ND
1917 year| Zinc | 1.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gunzenhausen (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#158155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Gunzenhausen ND (1917) coin from the City of Gunzenhausen in Bavaria, Germany, is interesting because it was made of zinc, a material that was commonly used for coin production during World War I due to its low cost and durability. This coin was also one of the smallest denominations in circulation at the time, with a weight of only 1.5 grams, making it a unique and collectible piece for numismatists.