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5 Pfennigs - Weida
1918 year| Zinc | 1.5 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Weida (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach) (Federal state of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#36487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Weida 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of hyperinflation in Germany, specifically during the Weimar Republic (1918-1933). The coin's value was equivalent to 5 pfennigs, a small denomination, but due to the inflation, its purchasing power was significantly reduced. In fact, by November 1923, the inflation rate had risen to a staggering 250,000,000,000% per month, rendering the coin almost worthless. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history.