5 Pfennigs - Viechtach 1917 front 5 Pfennigs - Viechtach 1917 back
5 Pfennigs - Viechtach 1917 photo
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5 Pfennigs - Viechtach

1917 year
Zinc - 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Market Town of Viechtach (Federal state of Bavaria)
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
Diameter
17.5 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#313747
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
5
✭ PFENNIG ✭

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Marktgemeinde, Bayern]

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Viechtach 1917 coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 10,000 coins minted. It features the image of a young woman, representing the state of Bavaria, and is made of zinc, which was a common material for coins at the time. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  10120 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Viechtach 1917 coin.