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5 Pfennigs - Lauingen ND

1917 year
Zinc 1.4 g 17.9 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Lauingen (notgeld) (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
1.4 g
Diameter
17.9 mm
Thickness
0.86 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#106065
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Pearled rim with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Lauingen ND (1917) 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 turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. Notgeld, which translates to "emergency money," was issued by cities and towns as a temporary solution to the shortage of official currency. The coin's design features the city's coat of arms and was likely used for everyday transactions in the local area. Despite its small denomination, the coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and rarity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1917)  10000 - - - - - -

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