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5 Pfennigs - Wittenberge
1917 year| Zinc | 1.5 g | 19.1 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wittenberge (Prussian province of Brandenburg) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms (Three towered castle) and date
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadtgemeinde, Brandenburg].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Wittenberge 1917 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923), when the value of the German mark dropped significantly due to the country's involvement in World War I and the subsequent economic crisis. As a result, the government had to print more money to keep up with the increasing prices, leading to a significant decrease in the purchasing power of the mark. Despite this, the 5 Pfennigs coin remained a widely used denomination during this time, as it was still considered a stable store of value compared to the rapidly depreciating paper money.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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