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5 Pfennigs - Trossingen

1918 year
Zinc 1.4 g 18.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Trossingen (Federal state of Württemberg)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
18.1 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#53071
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
5
⦿ PFENNIG ⦿

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing body: [Gemeinde, Württemberg].Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Trossingen 1918 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1924), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to the country's involvement in World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, many German cities and municipalities, including Trossingen, issued their own emergency currency, like this 5 Pfennigs coin, to address the shortage of small change and to help stabilize the local economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  50000 - - - - - -

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