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50 Pfennigs - Frankenthal
1917 year| Zinc | 2.8 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 24.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#69117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Alternating dot/dash rim, legend and date surrounding solid line circle with crowned lion hold Orb and Shield
Script: Latin (Fraktur blackletter)
Lettering:
Gott ist unser Eckstein
1917
Lettering (regular font):
Gott ist unser Eckstein
1917
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Pfalz]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 coins during World War I due to the shortage of other metals. This coin, despite being made of a less valuable material, still maintained its value and was widely used in circulation.
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 - Frankenthal 1917 coin.
