Catalog
5 Pfennig - Dortmund silver
| Issuer | City of Dortmund |
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| Year | 1917 |
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| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
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| Obverse description | Central field displays the heraldic eagle of Dortmund displayed on a shield, with wings spread and head facing left, rendered in bold relief. The shield is framed by a decorative border. The legend 'STADT DORTMUND' is inscribed around the periphery, with the date '1917' appearing at the top of the coin above the shield. The overall design reflects the civic heraldic tradition of German municipal coinage. |
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| Reverse description | Central motif consists of a large bold numeral '5' set within a raised octagonal frame, dominating the field. The abbreviation 'PFG' appears in the lower exergue below the octagon, denoting the denomination in Pfennig. The circular legend 'KRIEGSGELD' ('war money') is inscribed around the periphery, referencing the emergency wartime issue. The design is stark and utilitarian in character, consistent with World War I Notgeld coinage aesthetics. |
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| Mintage | 1917 - silver issue |
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