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5 Pfennigs - Wohlau
1918 year| Iron | 2.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Wohlau (Silesia) (Prussian province of Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Stadtsparkasse Wohlau Bez. Breslau |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1918 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 2.2 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#356966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPARMARKE
5
★ 1918 ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Wohlau 1918 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1918, which was the final year of World War I and the beginning of the German Revolution, which led to the fall of the German monarchy and the establishment of the Weimar Republic. Despite the chaos and upheaval of this time period, the coin still maintains its value and historical significance today.