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5 Pfennigs - Neumarkt Schlesien
1917 year| Iron | 1.5 g | 16.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Neumarkt (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Stadtsparkasse Neumarkt Schlesien |
| 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 | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#326253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with coat of arms centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPARMARKE
✿ ✿ ✿ 1917 ✿ ✿ ✿
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Neumarkt (Schlesien) 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1917, during the midst of World War I, and its iron composition was a result of the wartime efforts to conserve precious metals like copper and nickel for the war effort. The use of iron for coinage was a common practice during this time, as it was abundant, cheap, and easy to work with. Despite the humble materials, the coin still features a detailed design, including an image of a crowned eagle on the obverse and the value and year on the reverse. This coin serves as a small but interesting reminder of the economic and historical context of the time.
