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5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim
1918 year| Iron | 2.0 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Hildesheim (notgeld) (Prussian province of Hanover) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#65401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounds Coat of Arms centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HILF GOTT HILDESHEIM ALLWEGE!
✿ ✶ ✿
Translation: Help God Hildesheim all ways!
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hannover].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim 1918 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron was likely a result of the scarcity of other metals during World War I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Hildesheim 1918 coin.
