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5 Pfennigs - Hersfeld
1918 year| Iron | 2.3 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hersfeld (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 | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ 1918 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Hessen-Nassau].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Hersfeld 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. To combat this issue, the government issued coins with lower denominations, like the 5 Pfennigs, to help people purchase everyday items. Despite its low value, this coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the economic struggles of post-World War I Germany.
