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5 Pfennigs - Stettin
1917 year| Zinc | 1.8 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Stettin (notgeld) (Prussian province of Pomerania) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.8 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#80537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Ersatzgeld
5
Pf.
★ Gültig bis Ende 1919 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Pommern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Stettin 1917 coin from the City of Stettin (notgeld) in the Prussian province of Pomerania 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 many traditional metal resources were scarce or unavailable. The fact that this coin was made of zinc and still maintained its value as a form of currency speaks to the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Stettin and the wider German society during a time of great challenge and upheaval.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 123000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Stettin 1917 coin.
