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5 Pfennigs - Ravensburg
1918 year| Iron | 1.6 g | 16.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ravensburg (notgeld) (Federal state of Württemberg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 16.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#64655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD DER STADT RAVENSBURG
5
✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Oberamtsstadt, Württemberg].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Ravensburg 1918 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of gold, silver, or copper. The use of iron was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of traditional metals. This coin is a unique example of how the scarcity of resources during World War I led to innovative solutions in coin production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 60500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Ravensburg 1918 coin.