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5 Pfennigs - Pegnitz
1917 year| Zinc | 1.4 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Pegnitz (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 | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT
5
NACH
★ FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs coin from Pegnitz, Bavaria, 1917, made of zinc, and weighing 1.4g is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's value was so low that it was practically worthless, and people often used them as tokens for small purchases or as change. Despite its low value, the coin remains a unique piece of history and a collector's item for numismatists today.