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5 Pfennigs - Wangen im Allgäu
1918 year| Zinc | 1.3 g | 18.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wangen im Allgäu (Federal state of Württemberg) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#175753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEIN-GELD-ERSATZ
5
★ ✶ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Württemberg].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Wangen im Allgäu 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark plummeted, and the prices of goods and services skyrocketed. As a result, many different types of coins were issued with varying denominations and compositions, like this 5 Pfennigs coin made of zinc, to try to keep up with the rapidly changing economic landscape.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Wangen im Allgäu 1918 coin.
