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50 Pfennigs - Diedenhofen
1917 year| Zinc | 1.9 g | 20.8 mm |
| Issuer | City of Thionville (Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#67321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Pearl rim surrounding date within Iron Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Lothringen]Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Diedenhofen 1917 is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine, where the coin was minted, was a disputed territory between Germany and France, and the coin's minting was likely a symbol of German influence in the region. Additionally, the use of zinc in the coin's production was a common practice during World War I, as other metals were scarce due to the war effort.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 16080 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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