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50 Pfennigs - Gostyn
1917 year| Iron | 4.0 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 | Iron |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#341244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend surrounding rope circle with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KLEINGELDERSATZMARKE
50
★ ★ ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
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 iron composition was a result of the wartime efforts to conserve precious metals like gold and silver. The use of iron for coinage was a common practice during this period, as it was abundant, cheap, and easy to produce. Despite its humble composition, the 50 Pfennigs - Gostyn 1917 coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today, with some mint conditions selling for hundreds of dollars.
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.