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50 Pfennigs - Erbendorf
1917 year| Zinc | 1.68 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erbendorf (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 |
| Weight | 1.68 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole (2mm hole) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#389283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT
50
NACH
★ FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Bayern]
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Erbendorf, Bavaria, issued in 1917, is interesting because it was made of zinc, a material that was commonly used for coinage during World War I due to its low cost and durability. This coin, weighing 1.68 grams, was a significant departure from the standard copper or silver coins that were previously used in Germany, and it marked a turning point in the country's coinage history.