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5 Pfennigs - Rodach
1918 year| Zinc | 1.3 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Rodach (Saxe-Coburg and Gotha) (Federal state of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#264766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
5
✶ 1918 ✶
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Rodach 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1918, which was the final year of World War I and also the year of the German Revolution, which saw the end of the German monarchy and the establishment of the Weimar Republic. Despite the chaos and upheaval of this time period, the 5 Pfennigs coin remained a widely used and important form of currency for everyday transactions.