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50 Pfennigs - Eschweiler
1916 year| Zinc | 2.7 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Eschweiler (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) with a hole (Hole 3 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PREISERMÄSSIGUNG
50
PFENNIG
★ AUF LEBENSMITTEL ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz]Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Eschweiler (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Zinc weighing 2.7 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. In 1916, Germany was facing a severe shortage of coins due to the ongoing World War I, which led to the government issuing emergency coins made of zinc, like this 50 Pfennigs coin, to address the issue. This coin is a piece of history that represents a unique time in Germany's economic and political past.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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