Catalogue
| Émetteur | Poland |
|---|---|
| Année | 1918 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Valeur | 5 Pfennigs (Fenigów) (0.05) |
| Devise | Mark (1917-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Poids | 2.51 g |
| Diamètre | 18.1 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) |
| Description de l’avers | Crowned eagle |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | F F |
| Description du revers | Value and date, legend surrounding. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | 5 PFENNIG 1918 DEUTSCHES REICH |
| Tranche | Smooth |
| Atelier |
F Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date) |
| Tirage |
1918 FF - - |
| ID Numisquare | 3173489430 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The 1918 5 Fenigów Pattern coin is an artifact from a pivotal year in Polish history. Struck as Poland regained independence post-World War I, it symbolizes the birth of the Second Polish Republic. This pattern issue reflects the nascent state's urgent aspiration for a national currency, asserting economic sovereignty after a century of foreign rule. It represents the provisional government's foundational efforts to establish a stable, independent monetary system, crucial for national identity and stability.
Artistry: The specific engraver for this pattern is typically undocumented, common for early provisional issues. The design, however, aimed to project the identity of a newly independent nation. Such patterns commonly feature the Polish eagle, rendered balancing traditional