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5 Pfennigs - Mettmann
1917 year| Zinc ((exists also nickel plated)) | 1.5 g | 19.1 mm |
| Issuer | District of Mettmann (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| 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 ((exists also nickel plated)) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1917
5
✠ PFENNIG ✠
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Kreis, Rheinprovinz].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Mettmann 1917 coin is that it was produced during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The country was experiencing hyperinflation, and the value of the German mark was plummeting. As a result, the government was forced to introduce a new currency, the Rentenmark, which was pegged to gold and was intended to stabilize the economy. Despite this, the 5 Pfennigs - Mettmann 1917 coin continued to be used as a means of exchange, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Mettmann 1917 coin.