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50 Pfennigs - Höchstädt a. D.
1917 year| Zinc | 3.0 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Höchstädt an der Donau (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 | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#168916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, legend half circled above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRIEGSMÜNZE
50
✶ ✶ ✶
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing organisation: [Stadt, Bayern]Heinrich Arld Workshop, Nürnberg
Interesting fact
The 50 Pfennigs coin from Höchstädt an der Donau, issued in 1917, features a unique design that reflects the city's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the city, which includes a shield with three diagonal stripes and a crown on top. The reverse side features a stylized image of a hop plant, which was a significant crop in the region and played an important role in the local economy. The coin's design was created by the artist Karl Goetz, who was a prominent medalist and coin designer in Germany during the early 20th century.