50 Pfennigs - Garmisch 1917 front 50 Pfennigs - Garmisch 1917 back
50 Pfennigs - Garmisch 1917 photo
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50 Pfennigs - Garmisch

1917 year
Zinc 2.56 g 22.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Market Town of Garmisch (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
2.56 g
Diameter
22.4 mm
Thickness
1.13 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#65143
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Legend surrounding denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GILTIG BIS 6 MONAT
50
NACH
★ FRIEDENSSCHLUSS ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Marktgemeinde, Bayern]

Pieces with a countermark AW or just W are private issues from the company Alois Wacker, Garmisch.

Interesting fact

The 50 Pfennigs coin from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, issued in 1917, features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stunning image of the Zugspitze, a famous mountain in the Alps located near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, while the reverse side features the denomination and the year of issue. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1917  - - - - - -

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