5 Pfennigs - Oehringen 1917 front 5 Pfennigs - Oehringen 1917 back
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5 Pfennigs - Oehringen

1917 year
Iron 1.6 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Oehringen (Federal state of Württemberg)
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
1.1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310945
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination in center

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELD
✶ 5 ✶
ERSATZ

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Oehringen 1917 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a common material used for coinage during World War I due to the shortage of other metals. This coin, in particular, has a unique design, featuring the coat of arms of the City of Oehringen on one side and the denomination and year on the other. Additionally, it's interesting to note that the coin weighs only 1.6 grams, making it one of the lightest coins in circulation at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  10020 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Oehringen 1917 coin.