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5 Pfennigs - Weiler
1917 year| Zinc | 1.3 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | Market Town of Weiler (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 | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Rope rim, legend surrounding denomination, date divided by old symbol for pfennig
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD • D • M.- GEMEINDE
5
19 ₰ 17
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Marktgemeinde, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Weiler 1917 coin was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) dropped significantly, leading to a period of hyperinflation. As a result, many merchants and traders began to use alternative forms of currency, such as this 5 Pfennigs coin, to avoid the devaluation of the mark. This coin, made of zinc and weighing 1.3 grams, was a stable alternative to the paper mark and was widely accepted in the Market Town of Weiler and surrounding areas.