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5 Pfennigs - Kirchheim unter Teck
| Zinc | 1.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kirchheim unter Teck (Federal state of Württemberg) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1917-1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
STÄDT.KRIEGSGELD
5
✚ PFENNIG ✚
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Württemberg].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Kirchheim unter Teck 1917-1919 coin is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold. The use of zinc was likely a result of the wartime economic conditions and the need for a cheaper alternative to traditional metals. This coin is a unique example of how the economic and political circumstances of a particular time and place can influence the design and production of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 | 61000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Kirchheim unter Teck 1917-1919 coin.
