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5 Pfennigs - Rosenheim
1918 year| Iron | 2.0 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Rosenheim (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ 1918 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Rosenheim 1918 coin was issued 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 merchants and traders began to use foreign currencies, like the US dollar or the Swiss franc, as a more stable alternative to the mark. The 5 Pfennigs - Rosenheim 1918 coin, made of iron and weighing 2.0 grams, was one of the few coins that remained in circulation during this time, and it became a symbol of the economic struggles faced by the German people during this period.
