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5 Pfennigs - Lohr am Main
1918 year| Iron | - | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Lohr am Main (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend and date circling denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
5
★ 1918 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Lohr am Main 1918 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency coins like the 5 Pfennigs - Lohr am Main 1918, which were issued by cities and towns to address the shortage of small change. Despite being made of iron, these coins were still considered valuable and were widely used in the region.
