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5 Pfennigs - Speyer

1917 year
Zinc 1.4 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Speyer (notgeld) (Federal state of Bavaria)
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
1.4 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#36553
Rarity index
60%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination dividing date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
5
19 17

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Stadt, Rheinpfalz].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Speyer 1917 coin from the City of Speyer in Bavaria, Germany, is interesting because it was made of zinc, a material that was commonly used for coins during World War I due to its low cost and durability. This coin, in particular, weighs 1.4 grams, which is relatively light compared to other coins of similar value at the time. Additionally, the fact that it's a "notgeld" coin, meaning it was issued by a local authority rather than a national government, adds to its unique history and collectibility.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  122360 - - - - - -

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