5 Pfennigs - Sinzig 1917 front 5 Pfennigs - Sinzig 1917 back
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5 Pfennigs - Sinzig

1917 year
Zinc 1.2 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Sinzig (Prussian province of Rhine)
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
1.2 g
Diameter
18.0 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#228479
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOTSTANDGELD
5
✶ 1917 ✶

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Sinzig 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic hardship in Germany, specifically during the First World War. The use of zinc as the material for the coin was likely a result of the war effort, as other metals like copper and nickel were being diverted for military use. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the economic and political climate of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  10000 - - - - - -

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