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5 Pfennigs - Lauingen
1918 year| Iron | 1.9 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lauingen (notgeld) (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearled rim with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Lauingen 1918 coin from the City of Lauingen (notgeld) in the Federal state of Bavaria, made of Iron and weighing 1.9g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic crisis and hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the period of Notgeld (1918-1922), when many cities and towns issued their own emergency currency due to the shortage of official German currency. This coin, in particular, was issued in 1918 and features the image of a crowned lion on one side and the value of 5 Pfennigs on the other. Despite its small denomination, it is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.
