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5 Pfennigs - Zweibrücken
1919 year| Iron | 1.8 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Zweibrücken (Federal state of Bavaria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#64687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms with date below
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1919
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Pfalz].
Interesting fact
The 5 Pfennigs - Zweibrücken 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 Notgeld (emergency money) and foreign currencies. The 5 Pfennigs - Zweibrücken 1919 coin, made of iron and weighing only 1.8 grams, was one of the smallest denomination coins minted during this time, and its value was equivalent to about 0.05 US dollars at the time. Despite its small value, this coin is now a rare and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the turbulent economic times in which it was minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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