5 Pfennig - Eisleben Mansfeldsche Gewerkschaft

Historical Context: Issued in 1918, this 5 Pfennig coin from Eisleben reflects the severe economic dislocation during the final year of World War I and the collapse of the German Empire. Critical metal shortages led to a scarcity of imperial coinage, compelling local authorities, like the City of Eisleben, often in conjunction with industrial entities such as the Mans