50 Pfennigs - Bnin 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Bnin 1917 back
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50 Pfennigs - Bnin

1917 year
Zinc - 23.0 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Bnin (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen)
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
23.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#299097
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pearl rim surrounding date and denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1917
50

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs coin from Bnin (Posen) in 1917 was made of zinc, which is a metal that was commonly used for coinage during that time period due to its durability and resistance to corrosion.