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5 Pfennigs - Mannheim
1919 year| Iron | 2.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mannheim (Federal state of Baden) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#59110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
PFENNIG
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Baden].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Mannheim 1919 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, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Mannheim 1919 coin. This coin was issued by the City of Mannheim in the federal state of Baden, and it was made of iron, which was a more affordable material than traditional metals like copper or silver. Despite its humble composition, the 5 Pfennigs - Mannheim 1919 coin remains a fascinating piece of history, offering a glimpse into a unique period in Germany's economic past.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 39 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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