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50 Pfennigs - Eisleben Mansfeldsche Gewerkschaft
1917 year| Zinc | 3.36 g | 23.9 mm |
| Issuer | City of Eisleben (Prussian province of Saxony) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.36 g |
| Diameter | 23.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.30 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#51837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination centered and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZ
50
✶ 1917 ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Menzel: BBBFa: Akt. Ges. für Kupferschieferbergbau
Mint: Metallwarenfabrik H. Arnold, Nürnberg
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Eisleben (Mansfeldsche Gewerkschaft) 1917 is interesting because it was produced during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation and the coin's low denomination and zinc composition reflect the government's efforts to produce a coin that was affordable and accessible to the general population during this challenging period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Eisleben (Mansfeldsche Gewerkschaft) 1917 coin.