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5 Pfennigs - Mainz
1918 year| Iron | 1.86 g | 17.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mainz (Federal state of Hesse) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.86 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, surrounding denomination centered with date flanking on left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
1918
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hessen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Mainz 1918 coin was minted 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, the government was forced to print more and more money to keep up with the inflation, leading to a severe devaluation of the currency. The 5 Pfennigs - Mainz 1918 coin, made of iron and weighing only 1.86 grams, is a tangible reminder of this tumultuous period in German history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Mainz 1918 coin.
