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5 Pfennigs - Kelheim a. D. Edge: Reeded
1917 year| Zinc | 1.0 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kelheim 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 | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ NOTGELD ★
5
PFENNIG
● 1917 ●
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Kelheim a. D. (1917) is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to excessive printing of money. As a result, many cities, including Kelheim, issued their own emergency coins, like this 5 Pfennigs, to address the shortage of small change. This coin's low denomination and zinc composition were also unusual for the time, reflecting the scarcity of more valuable metals.
