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50 Pfennigs - Gunzenhausen ND
1917 year| Zinc | 3.2 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Gunzenhausen (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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#123244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, with denomination centered
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing body: [Stadt, Bayern].
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Gunzenhausen, Bavaria, has an interesting feature. It bears the coat of arms of the city, which includes three golden lions passant guardant (walking to the left) on a blue shield. This coat of arms was granted to Gunzenhausen in 1398 by King Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia, and it has been used on various coins and documents throughout history.
