5 Pfennigs - Wangen im Allgäu 1918 front 5 Pfennigs - Wangen im Allgäu 1918 back
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5 Pfennigs - Wangen im Allgäu

1918 year
Zinc 1.2 g 17.5 mm
Description
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
1.2 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#264763
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEIN-GELD-ERSATZ
5
★ ★ ★

Edge

Plain

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  10000 - - - - - -

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