Kreis Lauterbach. 5 Pfennig. 1917. #659.
25 March 2023. Greetings to all coin & token collectors, where-ever you
might be. (Note: This token is NOT for sale. This post is to share the fun of acquiring another neat token. Sharing the collecting fun with other collectors of coins & tokens. Another 1917 wartime issue of interest:
Token: 17.8mm dia. Round. Iron. Grades VF+.
Note: Kreis = district.
Obverse: '5' at center surrounded by fancy design.
Legend: KREIS LAUTERBACH.
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Reverse: 5 Coats of Arms plus date of 1917.
Mint: L.C. Lauer, Nurnberg.
Numista Rarity Index = 78.
812- First mention in document.
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1266- Lauterbach received 'town rights'.
1684- Area owned by the family Riedesel zu Eisenbach.
1815- Vienna Congress gives area to Grand Duchy Hesse.
1852- Lauterbach created as a District.
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Lauterbach is about 15 miles west of Fulda.
Info Sources: Numista, Wikipedia, Google Maps.
**Another nice issue of 1917. With all the different 1917 issues available it might take a lifetime to collect all of them. Yes, 1917 was a great year for coin & token collectors. The search for items continues. We never know what can be found on eBay. All kinds of coins & tokens abound. Makes life interesting, even for the elderly.**
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