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50 Pfennigs - Deutsch-Eylau
1916 year| Zinc | 3.6 g | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Deutsch-Eylau (West Prussia) (Prussian province of West Prussia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 24.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#85451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding pearl circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ 1916/17 ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westpreußen]Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Deutsch-Eylau 1916 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued in the midst of World War I, which had a significant impact on the German economy and led to a shortage of metals, including the traditional coinage metals like silver and gold. As a result, the German government was forced to use alternative metals like zinc to mint coins, which is why the 50 Pfennigs - Deutsch-Eylau 1916 coin was made of zinc. This fact highlights the ways in which historical events can shape the design and composition of coins, and how coins can serve as a window into the past.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 8205 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Deutsch-Eylau 1916 coin.
