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5 Pfennigs - Lippe
1917 year| Zinc | 1.66 g | 17.1 mm |
| Issuer | Federal state of Lippe (German notgeld) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 17.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.13 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Legend circling a Lippisher Rose
Script: Latin
Lettering:
● KRIEGSGELD ●
● 1917 ●
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Handelskammer, Lippe-Detmold].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Lippe 1917 coin from the Federal State of Lippe (German notgeld) made of Zinc weighing 1.66g is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of a relatively low-value material, zinc, and had a low denomination, 5 Pfennigs, which reflects the economic challenges of the time. Despite its low value, the coin is now considered a collector's item and is a piece of history that tells the story of Germany's economic struggles in the early 20th century.