© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Willem63 (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Pfennigs - Lauingen
1918 year| Zinc | 1.4 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 | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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 Zinc and weighing 1.4g, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic crisis and hyperinflation in Germany following World War I. The coin was part of a series of emergency currency, or "notgeld," that was issued by cities and towns across Germany to address the shortage of small denomination coins. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms and the year 1918, and it was likely used for everyday transactions in the city. Despite its small denomination, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Lauingen 1918 coin.
