100 Pfennigs - Eschweiler 1916 front 100 Pfennigs - Eschweiler 1916 back
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100 Pfennigs - Eschweiler

1916 year
Zinc 2.8 g 24.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Eschweiler (Prussian province of Rhine)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1916
Value
100 Pfennigs (100 Pfennige)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
2.8 g
Diameter
24.0 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#339366
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PREISERMÄSSIGUNG
100
★ AUF LEBENSMITTEL ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz]

Interesting fact

The 100 Pfennigs - Eschweiler 1916 coin from the City of Eschweiler (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 2.8 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of war, specifically during World War I, and its design reflects this historical context. The coin features a unique "war-time" design, with a soldier's helmet and an eagle on the obverse (front side), and a simple numerical design on the reverse (back side). This design was used for coins produced during the war years, and it was meant to symbolize the country's military strength and solidarity during a time of conflict.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1916  20300 - - - - - -

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