50 Pfennigs - Berching 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Berching 1917 back
50 Pfennigs - Berching 1917 photo
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50 Pfennigs - Berching

1917 year
Zinc - 24.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Berching (Federal state of Bavaria)
Emperor
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1917
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Diameter
24.3 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#298949
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Pearl rim, legend surrounding beaded circle with denomination centered

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZ
✶ 50 ✶
KRIEGSJAHR 1917

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs coin from Berching, Bavaria, made of zinc, is a rare and valuable collector's item due to its age, historical significance, and limited mintage.