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5 Pfennigs - Oberammergau
1917 year| Iron | 1.6 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Oberammergau (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 | Iron |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Solid line rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
5
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Gemeinde, Bayern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Oberammergau 1917 coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Oberammergau Passion Play, a traditional passion play that has been performed in Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany since 1634. The coin's design features a depiction of the crucified Jesus Christ, which is a prominent element of the passion play.
