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5 Pfennigs - Stendal ND
1917 year| Zinc | 1.5 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 | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole (2.3 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#149539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 from the City of Stendal (Prussian province of Saxony) is interesting because it was made of zinc, which was a unusual material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like copper, silver, or gold, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of Germany during World War I, when there was a shortage of more valuable metals. This coin is a unique example of how the war effort influenced the production of currency.
