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5 Pfennigs - Unna
1917 year| Zinc | 1.7 g | 18 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 | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, oak branches left and right with denomination top centered and date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
PFENNIG
1917
Edge
Ribbed - 12 ribs - 1 rib each 4.7mm
Comment
Issuing agency: [Stadt, Westfalen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Unna 1917 coin from the City of Unna (notgeld) in the Prussian province of Westphalia is interesting because 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 and political circumstances of Germany during World War I, when there was a shortage of traditional coinage metals. The use of zinc was a way to continue producing coins despite the shortage, and it also made the coin more durable and resistant to wear and tear.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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