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5 Pfennigs - Stendal ND
1917 year| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Stendal (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#149538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Provinz Sachsen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Stendal ND (1917) coin was issued 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 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 - Stendal ND (1917) coin, which was issued by the City of Stendal in the Prussian province of Saxony. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of zinc and weighed 1.6 grams, making it a tangible and valuable asset for those living in the region.
