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5 Pfennigs - Wasserburg am Inn
1917 year| Zinc | 1.2 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | District of Wasserburg am Inn (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 |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
5
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Bezirksamt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Wasserburg am Inn 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's value was originally set at 5 Pfennigs, but due to the rapid inflation, its purchasing power decreased significantly, making it nearly worthless by the end of the decade. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.