5 Pfennigs - Zabern ND

1917 year


Zinc	1.4 g	18.1 mm

Description

Issuer	City of Saverne (Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine)
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	1.4 g
Diameter	18.1 mm
Thickness	1.1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#343394
Rarity index	90%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
✶

Edge

Plain

Comment

This territory was retroceded to France in 1919 after World War I, was ceded again to Germany in 1940 during World War II, and was again retroceded to France in 1945. Being on the Border many citizens speak German. For centuries it has gone back and fouth between the ruling countiers of Fance and Germany. During the period before 1919 it was the refered to as an Imperial territory.

Interesting fact

The 5 Pfennigs coin from the City of Saverne (Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine) made of Zinc weighing 1.4 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in Europe. The coin was minted in 1917, during the midst of World War I, and it features a unique design that reflects the political and cultural tensions of the time. The coin's design includes the image of a German eagle, which symbolized the German Empire's control over the region, and the inscription "Zabern ND" which refers to the city of Saverne, which was part of the Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine, a region that was disputed between Germany and France. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of Europe during this time period.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
ND (1917)	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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