Catalogus
| Uitgever | Poland |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1918 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Waarde | 5 Pfennigs (Fenigów) (0.05) |
| Valuta | Mark (1917-1924) |
| Samenstelling | Iron |
| Gewicht | 2.51 g |
| Diameter | 18.1 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Crowned eagle |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde | F F |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Value and date, legend surrounding. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde | 5 PFENNIG 1918 DEUTSCHES REICH |
| Rand | Smooth |
| Muntplaats |
F Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date) |
| Oplage |
1918 FF - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 3173489430 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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