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5 Pfennigs - Oberzwieselau Benedikt v. Poschinger
1917 year| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Oberzwieselau (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 | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#289924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Glasfabrik
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Oberzwieselau (Benedikt v. Poschinger) 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's value was equivalent to 5 pfennigs, a small denomination, but due to the inflation, its purchasing power was significantly reduced. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of euros.
