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5 Pfennigs - Kronach
1917 year| Iron | 2 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
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Edge
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Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Kronach 1917 coin is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic hardship in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's iron composition was a result of the government's effort to reduce the cost of production, as traditional metals like copper and silver had become too expensive to use. This coin is a unique example of how currency can be adapted to meet the needs of a country during times of economic crisis.
