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5 Pfennigs - Wissing ND
1917 year| Zinc | 1.6 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Wissing (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 | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#356629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Wissing ND (1917) coin from the Municipality of Wissing in Bavaria, Germany, is interesting because it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin's value was equivalent to 5 pfennigs, a small denomination, but its issuance helped to alleviate the shortage of small change during that time. Additionally, the coin's zinc composition was a departure from the traditional copper or silver used in coinage, reflecting the wartime economic constraints and the need for alternative materials.