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50 Pfennigs - Erstein
1917 year| Zinc | 3.4 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Erstein (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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#339349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Erstein 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in Europe. The Imperial territory of Alsace-Lorraine, where the coin was minted, was a disputed region that had been annexed by Germany in 1871, and was later returned to France after World War I. The coin's mintage was likely a response to the economic and political instability of the time, as many countries were turning to alternative metals like zinc to produce coins due to the wartime shortage of traditional metals like copper and nickel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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