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½ Mark - Landsberg an der Warthe ND
1917 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Landsberg an der Warthe (Prussian province of Brandenburg) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1917 |
| Value | 0.5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#81672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZ
½
MARK
● LANDSBERG A/W. ●
Edge
Plain
Comment
FUNCK (Edition 2000) ► FUNCK (Edition 2012):F#270.4 ► F#270.5
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Mark coin from Landsberg an der Warthe (Prussian province of Brandenburg) is that it was made of zinc, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time. Most coins were made of metals like silver, gold, or copper, but the use of zinc in this coin reflects the economic and political circumstances of the time, as zinc was a more affordable and accessible material. This choice of material also highlights the resourcefulness and adaptability of the people of Landsberg an der Warthe during a time of economic challenges.