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5 Pfennigs - Torgau
1917 year| Iron | 2.4 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Torgau (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 | Iron |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Provinz Sachsen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Torgau 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued during the final years of World War I, when the country was experiencing severe economic strain and inflation. Despite these challenges, the coin was made of iron, which was a relatively rare and valuable material at the time, reflecting the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Torgau and the Prussian province of Saxony.
