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5 Pfennigs - Stralsund
1917 year| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Stralsund (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 | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSGELD
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Pommern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Stralsund 1917 coin is that 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 constraints and material shortages during World War I. The fact that it was made of zinc also speaks to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Stralsund during a time of crisis.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 60760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Stralsund 1917 coin.