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5 Pfennigs - Kelbra a. Kyffhäuser ND

1917 year
Iron 2.3 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Kelbra (Prussian province of Saxony)
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
Iron
Weight
2.3 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#342894
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a stylized eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a wreath in its talons. This design was meant to symbolize the Prussian province of Saxony, where the city of Kelbra was located. The eagle was a common motif in Prussian heraldry and was often used on coins and other official symbols of the province.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1917)  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Kelbra a. Kyffhäuser ND (1917) coin.