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5 Pfennigs - Lauterbach
1917 year| Iron | 1.9 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | District of Lauterbach (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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#36579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Date separated with five Coats of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 9
1 7
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Kreis, Hessen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Lauterbach 1917 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to the country's involvement in World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, the government was forced to produce smaller denomination coins, like the 5 Pfennigs, to keep up with the high inflation rates and the need for small change in everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Lauterbach 1917 coin.