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15 Pfennigs - Wasserburg am Inn
1917 year| Zinc | 2.7 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | District of Wasserburg am Inn (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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#148182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend circling denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONATE NACH FRIEDENSSCHLUSS
15
★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing agency: [Bezirksamt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Pfennigs - Wasserburg am Inn 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in 1917, during World War I, when the country was facing severe economic challenges, including inflation and a shortage of metals. As a result, the German government was forced to use alternative metals, such as zinc, to produce coins. This is why the 15 Pfennigs - Wasserburg am Inn 1917 coin is made of zinc, rather than the more traditional metals like copper or silver. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history.
