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5 Pfennigs - Salzungen
1918 year| Iron | 2.0 g | 17.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Salzungen (Saxe-Meiningen) (Federal state of Saxe-Meiningen) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 17.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#29677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Sachsen-Meiningen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Salzungen 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to the country's involvement in World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, many different types of coins were issued with varying denominations and compositions, like the 5 Pfennigs - Salzungen 1918, which was made of iron and had a relatively low denomination. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.