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5 Pfennigs - Mühlberg a. E.
1917 year| Iron | 2.2 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Mühlberg an der Elbe (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#102502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Provinz Sachsen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Mühlberg a. E. 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the early 1920s. The coin's iron composition was a result of the wartime economy and the lack of available metals, and it was one of the lowest denominations in circulation at the time. Despite its low value, the coin remains a sought-after collector's item today, particularly among numismatists interested in German currency.
