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5 Pfennigs - Saarburg in Lothringen
1917 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Sarrebourg (Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#32793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
5
✿ ✿ 1917 ✿ ✿
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Lothringen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Saarburg in Lothringen 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine, where the coin was minted, was a disputed territory between Germany and France, and the coin's issuance was likely a response to the economic and political tensions of the time. Despite its humble denomination, the coin serves as a tangible reminder of the complex history and cultural exchange that took place in the region during the early 20th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Saarburg in Lothringen 1917 coin.