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50 Pfennigs - Gostyn
1917 year| Zinc | 3.7 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gostyn (Posen) (Prussian province of Posen) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#341239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
Variations in a & b
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Gostyn 1917 coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was minted in 1917, during the midst of World War I, and its production was likely impacted by the war effort. The fact that it was made of zinc, a relatively inexpensive metal, may indicate that the coin was produced using alternative materials due to the wartime shortages of more traditional coinage metals like copper or silver. Additionally, the coin's design, which features a simple numerical denomination and a minimalist layout, may have been intended to convey a sense of simplicity and practicality during a time of national crisis.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pfennigs - Gostyn 1917 coin.
