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5 Pfennigs - Kaiserslautern
1918 year| Iron | 2.3 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kaiserslautern (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Peral rim surrounding denomination and legend centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
KRIEGSGELD
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Pfalz].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Kaiserslautern 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark dropped significantly, and the government had to print more and more money to keep up with the increasing prices. As a result, many coins from this era, including the 5 Pfennigs - Kaiserslautern 1918, were made of cheaper materials like iron instead of the more valuable metals like gold or silver. This is a unique feature of this coin that sets it apart from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Kaiserslautern 1918 coin.
