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5 Pfennigs - Strassburg im Elsass
1918 year| Iron | 1.8 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Straßburg (notgeld) (Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#29956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Legend semi circled above denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Kriegsgeld
5
Pfennig
Edge
Plain
Comment
22,000 issued out of a planned 200,000
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Strassburg im Elsass 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1918, during the final year of World War I, and its production was likely impacted by the war effort. Additionally, the coin was issued in the Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine, which was a disputed region that had been annexed by Germany in 1871, but was later returned to France after World War I. This historical context adds significance to the coin and makes it a unique and interesting collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Strassburg im Elsass 1918 coin.