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5 Pfennigs - Sigmaringen
1918 year| Iron | 2.4 g | 17.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Sigmaringen (Prussian province of Hohenzollern) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD 1918
5
● PFENNIG ●
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Hohenzollern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Sigmaringen 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the late 1910s and early 1920s. The coin's iron composition was a result of the wartime economy and the lack of available metals, and it was one of the few coins that were produced during this time that did not have a portrait of a royal or noble figure on it. Instead, it featured the coat of arms of the City of Sigmaringen. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic and political climate of Germany during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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