5 Pfennigs - Landeshut, Schlesien ND (1917) front 5 Pfennigs - Landeshut, Schlesien ND (1917) back
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5 Pfennigs - Landeshut, Schlesien ND

1917 year
Zinc 1.7 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Landeshut (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia)
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
1.7 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#136964
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Schlesien]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Landeshut, Schlesien ND (1917) coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1917, during the midst of World War I, and its production was likely impacted by the war effort. Additionally, the coin was issued during a period of hyperinflation in Germany, which saw the value of the German mark plummet and the cost of living skyrocket. Despite these challenges, the 5 Pfennigs coin remained in circulation and was an important part of everyday transactions for many Germans.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1917)  49000 - - - - - -

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