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5 Pfennigs - Siegen
1918 year| Iron | 2.5 g | 18.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Siegen (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#52915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1918
5
✶ PFENNIG ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Siegen 1918 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Siegen 1918 coin, which was issued by the City of Siegen in the Prussian province of Westphalia. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of iron and weighed 2.5 grams, making it a tangible and valuable alternative to the rapidly depreciating paper mark.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 72900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Siegen 1918 coin.
