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5 Pfennigs - Wilhelm ll Countermark "5" on 10 pfennig ND
1914 year| Nickel plated brass | - | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kiau Chau (China) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Deutsch Asiatische Bank |
| Emperor | William II (1897-1914) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Dollar (1907-1914) |
| Composition | Nickel plated brass |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 7 November 1914 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#354906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Words and two stars outside of a circle. Two letters inside the circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WERT-MARKE
P.H.
5 PFG.
Comment
Menzel number is 2951.4.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of war, specifically during World War I. The coin was minted in 1914, and the countermark "5" on the 10 pfennig coin was added to indicate that it was issued for use in the German colony of Kiau Chau, which was occupied by Japanese forces during the war. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the complex political and economic dynamics of the time.
