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5 Pfennigs - Unna
1917 year| Iron | 2.1 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Unna (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, oak branches left and right with denomination top centered and date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Ribbed
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Unna 1917 coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver or gold. The use of iron was likely a result of the wartime economy and the need for alternative materials due to the shortage of traditional metals. This makes the coin a unique and interesting piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 43650 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Unna 1917 coin.
