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5 Pfennigs - Landau ND
1917 year| Zinc | 1.61 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Landau in der Pfalz (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 | 1.61 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#131263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Pfalz].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Landau ND (1917) coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local notgeld (emergency money) and foreign currencies. The 5 Pfennigs - Landau ND (1917) coin, made of zinc and weighing 1.61 grams, was one of the few coins that remained in circulation during this time, and it became a valuable commodity for many Germans.