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50 Pfennigs - Frankenthal
1917 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 24.2 mm |
| Issuer | City of Frankenthal (Palatinate) (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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl/dash circle, legend circling solid line circle with Coat of Arms centered
Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Lettering:
Gott ist unser Eckstein
1917
Lettering (regular font):
Gott ist unser Eckstein
1917
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Frankenthal (Palatinate) in Bavaria, Germany, 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 was also relatively lightweight, weighing only 2.9 grams, making it easy to handle and transport.
