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½ Mark - Horst-Emscher
1917 year| Brass plated zinc | 2.8 g | 24.1 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Horst-Emscher (Prussian province of Westphalia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | ½ Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Brass plated zinc |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, coat of arms centered.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Mark - Horst-Emscher 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the early 1920s. The coin's low denomination and made of brass plated zinc material reflects the scarcity of valuable metals during this time and the need for alternative materials to produce currency. Despite its low value, the coin remains a unique piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the German people during a period of economic hardship.
