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5 Pfennigs - Querfurt
1918 year| Iron | 1.9 g | 17.4 mm |
| Issuer | District of Querfurt (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZ
5
★ 1918 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Kreis, Provinz Sachsen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Querfurt 1918 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Querfurt 1918 coin, which was issued by the District of Querfurt in the Prussian province of Saxony. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of iron and weighed 1.9 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Querfurt 1918 coin.
