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5 Pfennigs - Ratibor
1918 year| Iron | 2.5 g | 18.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ratibor (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#100029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1918
5
✶ PFENNIG ✶
Translation: War money
Edge
Plain
Comment
The coin is also in catalogs :Suchanek/Kurpiewski Z-247 position 1
Sikorski book III position 76.1
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Ratibor 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1918, during the final year of World War I, when the German economy was struggling to keep up with the demands of the war effort. As a result, many coins from this period were made with cheaper metals, such as iron, instead of the more traditional copper or silver. This coin is a unique example of how the war affected the production of currency in Germany during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 99991 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Ratibor 1918 coin.