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5 Pfennigs - Wertheim am Main ND
1917 year| Zinc | 2.1 g | 19.3 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wertheim am Main (Federal state of Baden) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Pearl Rim, legend circling denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGS-ERSATZGELD
5
• PFENNIG •
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Baden].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Wertheim am Main ND (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 worth 5 Pfennigs when it was first issued, but due to the rapid inflation, its value decreased significantly over time, making it almost worthless by the end of the decade. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1917) | 25400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pfennigs - Wertheim am Main ND (1917) coin.