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½ Mark - Horst-Emscher
1917 year| Iron | 3.8 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 24.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#342571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, coat of arms centered.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Mark coin from Horst-Emscher, issued in 1917, was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper, but the use of iron was a nod to the region's industrial heritage and a reflection of the wartime economy. The coin's design, featuring a simple geometric pattern and the municipality's name, was also distinct from other coins issued by the Prussian province of Westphalia during that period.