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5 Pfennigs - Oschersleben
1917 year| Iron | 2.3 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Oschersleben (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole (Hole 2mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Oschersleben 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic hardship and war, specifically during World War I. Due to the war effort, many coins from this era were made from substitute metals like iron, instead of the traditional copper or silver, to conserve resources for the war effort. This coin's iron composition is a unique aspect of its history and a testament to the impact of war on currency production.
