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5 Pfennigs - Siegen
1917 year| Zinc | 1.5 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Siegen (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
5
✿ PFENNIGE ✿
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Siegen 1917 coin was minted 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 the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Siegen 1917 coin, which was issued by the City of Siegen in Westphalia. Despite its small denomination, the coin became a valuable commodity, and its circulation helped to alleviate some of the economic hardship faced by the local population.