5 Pfennigs - Wyhlen (Baden) 1918 front 5 Pfennigs - Wyhlen (Baden) 1918 back
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5 Pfennigs - Wyhlen Baden

1918 year
Zinc 1.5 g 19.0 mm
Description
Issuer
German notgeld (Germany)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
19.0 mm
Thickness
1.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#357092
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KRIEGSNOTGELD
5
19 Pfg. 18

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs - Wyhlen (Baden) 1918 coin was part of a series of coins issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, known as the "Notgeld" period. The term "Notgeld" translates to "emergency money" in English, and these coins were issued by local communities and cities to address a shortage of small denomination coins. The 5 Pfennigs - Wyhlen (Baden) 1918 coin is a rare example of a Notgeld coin made of zinc, as most coins from this period were made of aluminum or other metals. Its unique composition and rarity make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  80 - - - - - -

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