5 Pfennigs - Nittenau 1917 front 5 Pfennigs - Nittenau 1917 back
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5 Pfennigs - Nittenau

1917 year
Zinc 1.6 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Market Town of Nittenau (Federal state of Bavaria)
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
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#317965
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTMÜNZE
5
★ 1917 ★

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Nittenau 1917 coin is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to excessive printing of money, and many people struggled to afford basic necessities. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in everyday transactions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  5075 - - - - - -

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