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5 Pfennigs - Zeitz
1919 year| Zinc | 1.5 g | 18.2 mm |
| Issuer | District of Zeitz (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87185 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
5
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Landkreis, Provinz Sachsen].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Zeitz 1919 coin was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, known as the "Inflationary Period" (1914-1923). During this time, the value of the German mark (the national currency) plummeted, and prices for everyday goods skyrocketed. As a result, many Germans turned to alternative forms of currency, such as local emergency currencies like the 5 Pfennigs - Zeitz 1919 coin. This coin, made of zinc and weighing only 1.5 grams, was one of many emergency currencies issued by local municipalities and provinces to address the shortage of official currency. Despite its humble appearance, the 5 Pfennigs - Zeitz 1919 coin is a fascinating piece of history that highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of the German people during a time of economic crisis.