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5 Pfennigs - Lauenburg an der Elbe
1917 year| Iron | 0.7 g | 19.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lauenburg an der Elbe (Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole (Hole 3mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mirror Image from obverse
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Lauenburg an der Elbe 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark had dropped significantly. As a result, many merchants and traders began to use foreign currencies, like the Danish krone, instead of the German mark. The Lauenburg an der Elbe coin was one of the few coins that remained in circulation during this time, and it became a symbol of stability and reliability in a time of economic uncertainty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 7800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Lauenburg an der Elbe 1917 coin.