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50 Pfennigs - Guben
1917 year| Zinc | 2.9 g | 24.4 mm |
| Issuer | City of Guben (Prussian province of Brandenburg) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 24.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#341381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
1917
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Guben 1917 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The country was facing severe inflation and the coin's low denomination and zinc composition reflect the government's efforts to produce a coin that was affordable and accessible to the general population during this challenging period.
