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5 Pfennigs - Höchstädt a. D.
1917 year| Zinc | 1.63 g | 17.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Höchstädt an der Donau (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 | 1.63 g |
| Diameter | 17.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#145594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
5
✶ ✶ ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Höchstädt a. D. 1917 was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) dropped significantly, leading to a period of hyperinflation. As a result, many everyday items, including coins, became scarce and valuable. The 5 Pfennigs coin, made of zinc and weighing only 1.63 grams, was one of the few coins that remained in circulation during this time, making it a rare and valuable collector's item today.