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5 Pfennigs - Menden
1919 year| Iron | 1.8 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Menden (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#77574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1919
5
• ✠ • PFENNIG • ✠ •
Edge
Ribbed every 4mm
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Menden 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 - Menden 1919 coin. These coins were issued by local municipalities and were backed by the city's credit, rather than the national government. Despite their humble value, these coins played an important role in helping people purchase essential goods during a time of economic hardship.
