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5 Pfennigs - Rastatt
1917 year| Zinc | 1.4 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Rastatt (Federal state of Baden) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#79599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding an image of a wine conductor (used to transport or move wine barrels)
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Baden].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Rastatt 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to excessive printing of money to finance World War I and other economic factors. As a result, many everyday items, including coins, became scarce, and alternative materials like zinc were used to produce coins instead of traditional metals like copper or silver. This coin's unique composition and historical context make it an interesting collector's item and a window into a significant period in German history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 42870 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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