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15 Pfennigs - Mainburg

1917 year
Zinc 2.44 g 22.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Market Town of Mainburg (Federal state of Bavaria)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1917
Value
15 Pfennigs (15 Pfennige) (0.15)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
2.44 g
Diameter
22.4 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#238683
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
★ GILTIG ★
BIS
15
6 MONAT NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 15 Pfennigs - Mainburg 1917 coin from Market Town of Mainburg (Federal state of Bavaria) made of Zinc weighing 2.44 g is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation and the coin's low denomination and zinc composition reflect the government's efforts to produce a coin that was affordable and accessible to the general population during this challenging period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  20000 - - - - - -

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