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© Victor (Ukraine)
5 Pfennigs - Kronach
1917 year| Zinc | 1.3 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Kronach (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 | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the City of Kronach on square shield, with crested helmet on top and supported by two wild men holding pelts. Scroll below.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Kronach 1917 coin is interesting because it was issued 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 the country's involvement in World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, many German cities, including Kronach, issued their own emergency currency, like this 5 Pfennigs coin, to address the shortage of small change. Despite its low denomination, this coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.